Author: rgames
Date: 2006-08-06 23:47
All I can say is - reeds are a pain in the butt!
Seriously, though, your sound will naturally change even if you have exactly the same reed all the time. I never changed much in the way of equipment until the last two years or so (new calrinets, diferent mouthpieces, barrels, reeds, etc.) and I've discovered that I still float in and out of my "desired sound."
One thing that I've been doing recently is recording myself - I STRONGLY recommend it. I'm constantly amazed at how I manage to sound the same on recordings despite increased/decreased comfort with different reeds/mouthpieces/barrels/etc. You're posting to the board, so you probably have a computer, and probably have a sound card. Pick up a decent mic and see how different you really sound.
Keep in mind, also, that being dissatisfied with your sound is a good thing. As soon as you become complacent, you stop progressing. Dissention fuels progress, especially when it comes to one's self-criticism.
Struggle is the essence of progression,
rgames
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