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Author: Simon
Date: 2003-10-16 23:10
I have been using a selmer D mouthpiece in the last 4 months. Previously I was using V B45. I find the selmer mpc gives me more centered, richer darker sound as well it is much less resistant. I can also play the higher notes with more ease and precission, however I do find the selmer mpc harder to control, I do get more squicks etc , which is the reason I had been avoiding it all these years. But I do like and enjoy the sound of this mpc if I only can control it better.
I am playing a Normandy intermediate model with between 2.5 Vandoren reeds and 3 Michell Laurie reeds
Please advise of what I should do to gain more control of this mpc.
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Author: cujo
Date: 2003-10-17 00:48
Practice! Usually a better sounding MP will have less control. But that also means once you learn to control it you will have more control. If that makes sense.
I am not sure about the opening on a D MP. But I would suggest a bit harder reed.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2003-10-17 14:29
Simon -
The Selmer D mouthpiece is the same as the HS**. See http://www.selmer.com/selmracc/wood1.htm. It's medium length with an open tip. Thus, contrary to what cujo says, I'd advise a slightly softer reed.
I've never played a D. I've found the HS** to be easy-blowing but hard to control, and without much "center" in the sound. Good for jazz, marching and band section playing. Less good for solo or orchestral.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: john gibson
Date: 2003-10-19 00:49
Ken's right. A softer reed is what you need.....and PRACTICE. You need a much stronger embouchure to play an open MPC. Yet stronger also means a little less "lip" if that makes sense. You really need to let the air flow control the open MPC. At least that's what I've found. By the way I had an HS** and didn't like it. Not that it was too open or anything, I just prefer other MPCs.
John Gibson
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