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Re: How Important Is a Good Mouthpiece?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2007-05-30 19:40

Before all the discouraging posts start flying around I would just like to say that it is, for a me a total package. You want a clarinet that is adusted properly, no leaks, easy spring work (that hold down the appropriate keys with appropriate strength without being over bearing), a decent mouthpiece and good reeds. There is no substitute for the guidance of a good teacher on this quest as well as plain ol' EXPERIENCE.

There are decent mouthpieces for cheap money such as the Vandorens (soooo many facings to chose from this is probably a good starting point). Also the Genusa and Hite student models are good places to start.

There is no BEST mouthpiece, since that depends on how you play (the way you hold the mouthpiece in your mouth, blow air, the type of reeds you prefer). That being said you can spend a fortune on custom mouthpieces and rare vintage models and may not get the results you could find in the above group.

It's a personal thing. Just don't spend more than $70 US or so as a beginner.

...........Paul Aviles

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