Author: YCL-450
Date: 2006-04-09 19:52
YCL-450, you should see if you can find a music store and try out mouthpieces. You could buy a reed from a few different strength choices as well, for more testing and see what combo works for you and what you like.
Though if you've only been playing for a few days, you could just learn on your current mp and reeds and then when you find a private teacher, have them advise you, or even go with you to the store.
Sean, I play on blue box vandorens, str 3, with an HS*, and now with a 2RV. I have some 3.5's, but find them too hard. Actually, with the HS*, I would consider trying a 2.5, but for the 2RV, David Spielgathal (who's name I've probably horribly mauled), repaired it with my reed preference in mind. I've tried str 4 and up, but have never really had a good time with them. Hard to play on and a strained sound for me.
This morning I decided to try the #2 rico reed again and ya know, I had no problems with it. It felt slightly more resistent at first but after a few minutes of playing I didn't notice it anymore. I'm going to try and use a #2 from now on.
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