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Mouthpiece Advice

Author: Nasubi77
Date: 2008-06-12 18:18

Forgive me if I act like a newbie...it's been a while since I've played...

I was a music major in college more than 10 years ago. At that time, my clarinet prof. made me get a Gigliotti mouthpiece (don't know which model or facing). I never really liked it, but used it through 2 years of college.

Now, after a long hiatus from playing, I'm going to join a community orchestra. My old mouthpiece and reeds are waaaaaaayyy too hard for me to play on now that I've lost my chops. I don't know what I've done with my (Bb) clarinet's original mouthpiece. (Buffet E-11)

I really don't know what all the facings mean....so I need in plain and simple terms:
a mouthpiece suitable for, I'd say the equivalent of an intermediate high school level of player. One that will produce a good hearty sound, even with a little bit of sloppy embouchure. I plan on getting some softer reeds as well. I was playing on Vandoren #4's, so I'm considering getting some #2's and if I handle those pretty well (or after I've practiced some!) maybe up it to a #3.

Thanks for your help!

Susan

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