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playing difficulties

Author: missclarinetist
Date: 2005-07-01 16:52

I'm currently using a Vandoren 5RV lyre 13 Profile 88 with the new Vandoren leather lig . Just wondering if any of you are using the same setup as I'm using. Which brand of reed do you prefer? I have been using Vandoren for the past nine years but I fine the sound of Rico Royal reeds clearer then Vandoren whenever I speed tounge. I don't know the reason why I find it easier for me to tounge fast passages on Rico Royal reeds then Vandoren. I've been using Vandoren for years and I'm not too keen on switching to another brand of reeds. I have tried different strengths starting with size 3 1/2-4 reeds on the traditional, V12 and rue lepic reeds. What strength would you recommend that I stick with? I'm the sort that like harder reeds and find that 3 1/2s are too soft after I practiced on it for awhile. If I went on to size 4 reeds, I'll have a hard time tounging on fast passages. My partner in the college orchestra tells me I'm always playing flat. How can I tell if I'm playing flat and how do I correct the problem? Is a Bb Buffet E-11 suitable for undergrad students or should I think of switching to the R-13s?

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