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Author: Alyra
Date: 2003-12-16 05:36
I'm shortly getting a clarinet - a s/hand buffet - not sure of the model (long story, but have been highly reccomended to buy said clarinet and have checked it out by going independently to the repair shop and asking how it was when they serviced it).
Anyway, to get to the point - how do I know if the mouthpiece on it is good/bad? How does one tell? Is it down to personal preference or...?
Post Edited (2003-12-16 05:37)
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2003-12-17 16:44
I would personally play on something not happenstance that comes along on a clarinet you purchase...go towards a B40 or M30 or a David Hite Signature....
David Dow
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-12-17 17:55
Your mouthpiece is bad. If I'm wrong, and it proves to be good, what a pleasant surprise!
David's sugestions are good (many like the Hite Premiere, also). If there is a store near you that will allow you to test mouthpieces, that's great. Playing the instrument you have bought and a reed you like, try as many different models as you can. Then, after finding the model that's best for you, try every one of that model they have in stock, so you'll find the one that suits you above all available others. Later, you may want to try it with different reed strengths to find which works best with it.
This is NOT a casual process and may take hours. But it will make a considerable difference in your playing for years. So do it well and thoroughly.
Regards,
John
optimists hardly ever have pleasant surprise
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-12-17 20:38
Took me about three months to get my mouthpiece to be perfect. But now it is. And all the mistakes are my own. (Or my reeds ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif) )
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2003-12-17 23:25
When all else fails, blame your reed. Brass players and flutes can't blame their playing on bad lip days. lol
--Contragirl
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