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Author: William
Date: 2007-05-18 15:38
Just listening to the legacy of DB and hearing that he worked for G LeBlanc in his later years made me wonder...'what kind o clarinet?' did he play. His recordings sound very "Buffetish" but since he worked at LeBlanc.....hmmmm?? I searched a number of DB websites but none list any particular clarinet endorsement by him. No big deal, but just wondering as I listen to some remarkable clarinetistry.
BTW--GBK take note, in one of his talks regarding tuning, he said that most out of tune playing is caused by using too hard a reed. He advocated playing a "medium to medium-soft (ala the old VanDoran rating system) reed" because adjusting them sharp or flat, as needed, is easier on the embouchure and results in a much better sound. Kind of supports your posting on "reed mistakes".......have a nice morning.
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Author: Clarinet4hire
Date: 2007-05-18 15:52
I studied with one of Bonade's students. He told me that Bonade's use of his LeBlanc sets depended on if he knew who would be in the audience listening. If he new a LeBlanc Rep would be there, he'd use their horns, but otherwise he preferred his Buffet R13's-always.
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Author: rtmyth
Date: 2007-05-18 16:01
Sort of like the Leblanc ads of years ago featuring Drucker. I doubt he ever played Leblancs professionally.
richard smith
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Author: grifffinity
Date: 2007-05-18 16:24
I also studied with a Bonade/Juilliard student who said Bonade played on "paper thin reeds" in his words.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2007-05-18 17:15
In Kycia's book (dissertation) about Bonade, she cites numerous passages about Bonade's preference for softer reeds.
Bonade felt that with softer reeds one would be able to master the liquid legato and to play without biting the reed excessiviely.
It should also be noted that in the 50's as Bonade grew older and his gum/teeth problems increased he switched to double lip and lowered his reed strength to very light...GBK
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2007-05-18 17:30
Velly interesting, ? the best of a GOOD lot?, makes me feel better about playing soft [2, 2 1/2] reeds, yes, pitch compensation is easier ! Re: cl choice, I believe the pre 1950 pro Leblancs were made with small bores, 14.6 mm ?, so as to compete with Buffets, will have to read Leon's 1,926,489 again, to see if he described bore size , or possibly its modifications ! Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2007-05-18 21:02
He also used med to med open mouthpieces later on.
Kinda makes you wonder where the shift to closed mouthpiece with hard reeds originated.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Clarinet4hire
Date: 2007-05-18 21:37
Interrestingly enough, that's exactly what his premier student, Anthony Gigliotti, went to- a close tip mouthpiece and hard reeds.
However, when you use the proper reed for the proper mouthpiece, a close tip reed (very hard) will play as easily, and with the same dexterity as a med. tip mouthpiece with a lighter reed, or a wide open mouthpiece with a soft reed-without having to clamp down on the reed. Knowing a little bit of ones equipment does help.
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2007-05-18 22:43
That's the whole point....there has to be a match.
BTW Tony bought 5's and worked the tips down (with reed rush).
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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