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RE: What is a good mouthpiece & reed?

Author: Dave
Date: 2000-02-02 02:09

Dear Dawn,
I am currently in my 6th year of clarinet playing. The standard beginning clarinet mouthpiece is the Vandoren 5RV. If you are truely a beginner, then i recommend you start on the 5RV. However, I play on a Vandoren B45 with Vandoren V12 size 3 reeds. I feel that the B45 has helped extensively in giving me the dark sound that all clarinetists are looking for. The V12 3s add to this dark and smooth tone. If you are a beginner, then start out with softer reeds like a regular vandoren 2 and work your way up. Regular Vandoren 3 1/2s are equivalent to Vandoren V12 3s. It is important to keep in mind that, economic conditions allowing, you should always start with a medium level wood clarinet or better. I recommend the Normandy 4. If you are enjoying the clarinet, then in 3 or 4 years switch to the Buffet R13. However, the above is only my very humble opinion.

So.....here is the final verdict. Normandy 4 or Buffet R13 clarinet. Vandoren B45 mouthpiece. Vandoren V12 size 3 reeds.

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