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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-16 04:43
Is it just me? Ever since I got my MP refaced and touched up (Mr. Spiegelthal helped me out) my throat Bb has been better. While of course not as clear as other notes (which I attribute to my clarinet not being the best), it has projected a bit more and seems a little less stuffy. Is that just a psychological thing? Or does the mouthpiece actually contribute to this. BTW, I also moved up in reed strength. Could that be it?
Just wondering . . .
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-04-16 13:44
Gee, Alexi, I would hope that my refacing work produces more than just "placebo effect"......By the way, you can call me "Dave" ("Mr. Spiegelthal" was my Dad.......[LOL]). All seriousness aside, the mouthpiece can make a world of difference in a number of ways, as can the instrument, but in the final analysis the player is the #1 determinant of the sound.
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Author: Clarence
Date: 2003-04-16 15:08
I would say yes the mouthpiece can have an effect on the tone in the throat area. I noticed an improvement when trying mouthpieces for my Eb clarinet over the stock mouthpiece. The zinner based mouthpieces sounded the best.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-16 16:41
Sorry Dave. Thanks again for the work you did for me. I just thought that my bad Bb was a manifestation of my instrument rather than the mouthpiece. Looks like I was wrong. However I am now going on a new instrument search. Now that I've got a great MP, why not compliment it with a whole new setup (yes I am changing reeds and trying out new ligatures as well). Just wondering cause sometimes I think things can be more psychological, like when my dad gave me that "special" baseball glove that allowed me to catch ANY ball I wanted! Boy did I improve with that glove . . . .
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-04-16 16:49
Alexi, I shouldn't have downplayed the psychological aspect so much, I suppose.....just like your 'magic baseball glove', having a clarinet/mouthpiece/reed combination that really feels good just makes one want to practice and play and play some more ---even if the audible improvement to the listener is minor or negligible, the psychological benefits of having a comfortable setup can make a major difference in the motivation (and thus the eventual playing) of the performer......like you said.
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