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Author: DennisCheng
Date: 2007-03-31 00:59
Hi everyone! I've using a yamaha 4C mouthpiece on a Yamaha clarinet for 4 years now.I'm thinking of getting a new mouthpiece as the chipped part of the mouthpiece is hurting my lips.
Should i get a mouthpiece of different brands or stick to the yamaha one?
Will Vandoren mouthpiece work well with a yamaha clarinet?
Pls reccomend me a Vandoren mouthpiece that is works well with V12 reeds and easy to play.
As for my air support, i've been use powerbreath ( similar to powerlung) to increase my lung capacity as someone here reccommended me.My lung capacity have improved but recently it's not. How do i use it effectively?
Are there any effective exercises to increase my air capacity and improve air support?
Exercise i'm doing- Lying down flat and push my diaphragm up and blow into thin air.Try to maintain my diaphragm upwards as long as possible.
Does jogging long distance really help to improve?
Post Edited (2007-03-31 01:14)
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Author: Cricket
Date: 2007-03-31 01:36
I am a high school calrinet player who is about to attend college as a Music Education and Performance major, and I dont know much about Vandoren MPs, however, I highly recommend the PYNE SINFONIA mouthpiece; Its sort of like a semi-professional mouthpiece. It gives you a very clear, stable sound, and a great tone quality as well. It is described as a mouthpiece for an advancing student or a college player, and "a step up mouthpiece thats good enough for the pros". What makes this so great is the fact that it is made by James Pyne(pyne-clarion.com) , who is famous for his professional model mouth pieces, among other things. So, when you are ready for a professional mouthpiece, the Sinfonia will be a reliable back-up, because if something ever happens to a professional mouthpiece and you have to go back to the manufactuer's mouthpiece, its almost impossible to play. And, trying a few mouthpieces before you purchase one, whether it is the same type or different types, is advisable to make sure you get what feels and sound best. You dont have to stick w/ a Yamaha mouthpiece. A D. Bonade Ligature works well for me as well because it gives you a great sound. You have to use a little more air at first, but its well worth it. I used to have a yamaha 4C mouthpiece, and I chipped it. Iwas stuck with the manufactuer's mouthpiece for a while, then I got a Sinfonia, and I have no regrets. I dont know what to tell you as far as breath support, but i see you use Vandoren V12s, and just as a suggestion, I recommend Zonda reeds. Unlike Vandorens, every reed is playable. Ive only had two that havent worked the whole time ive used them. They are made of harder wood, so you may need to go down 1/2 a strength, then again if you're a strong player, you may not.
Post Edited (2007-03-31 02:09)
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Author: SVClarinet09
Date: 2007-03-31 01:52
Dennis, I too played a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece a while back and for me it was an easy switch to a Selmer Paris C85-105. The 4C is a relatively closed mouthpiece for it to be plastic. Mouthpieces with the facings and openings in the same vicinity would be Vandoren 5RV, M15, Selmer Paris B*. V12 reeds work well with longer faced mouthpieces so maybe an M30 would be a good choice for you. Definitely stray away from Yamaha mouthpieces. I personally think they are okay for beginners but if you are serious about improving, don't waste your time on them. As for breathing, I use an exercise taught to me at a clinic my freshman year. Inhale as much air as possible--Then exhale and to try to get all the air out of your lungs, start hissing. Then when you feel like you can't go any longer, inhale again. I usually do this before my warm ups.
Post Edited (2007-03-31 01:53)
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Author: pewd
Date: 2007-03-31 02:01
I find the 5RV and M15 facings to be quite different, M15's are rather long and closed.
I'd suggest the OP try out a M13-Lyre.
Personally I can't stand the Yamaha mouthpieces, they never worked well for me , nor for most of my students. YMMV.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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