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Author: PJ
Date: 2003-03-26 01:21
The B45 is probably a little more open than your old mouthpiece. It has been said here, as well as other places, that more open mouthpieces don't always require a harder reed. Actually, quite the contrary. It is possible that you need to move down a half strength or so in order to compensate for the facing on your new mouthpiece. Just because you play on a harder reed doesn't mean that you are more advanced. There are plenty of professionals who would never consider playing above a 2 or 2.5. (Read Sherman Friedland's advice on the subject on this site.)
Keep in mind that this may not be the complete solution to the problem. One should always evaluate every aspect of a problem in order to fix it. In addition to trying a different reed strength (or other reeds for that matter), evaluate your embouchure, tongue placement, etc. to make sure that you haven't changed something subconsciously. Try anchoring the tip of your tongue behind your bottom teeth and see if the upper notes come to life. If so, your tongue could have been too low in the back and the air stream may not have been fast enough or as focussed as it needs to be. Another tip, try THINKING 'down' as you go up and 'up' as you go down. May seem silly, but it works!
Hope this helps! Anyone have additional advice?
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2003-03-25 04:53 |
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PJ |
2003-03-26 01:21 |
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