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Re: Sweeter, darker, larger sound?

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-06-05 14:44

Just using a harder reed is probably just going to give you a harsher tone. Although the equipment you're using is decent the only one that will have a really large impact on your tone is the mouthpiece and reed combination. I've had a few students that have used a Hawkins and it works fine for some but some others got a bright tone. Everyone is different and what works one way for one person does not always have the same effect with another. My suggestion is to try as many different mouthpieces as possible. When you find one or two that give you the type of tone you're looking for you will have to work with it to find a comfort level without going back to the tone you're getting now. I always suggest you try MPs with a few different reeds because one will play better with a harder reed while one will play much better with a softer reed. I would suggest you try the Backuns, McClunes, Vandorens and so many other fine MPs on the market as well. Even with those I mentioned, each has several different models. It's not possible to tell which one will give you what you're looking for. Remember, one person can get a real dark, mellow, sweet tone on MP X and someone else will get a bright thin tone with the same mouthpiece. That's the reason I'm not telling you to get the mouthpiece I use, it may not play well for you at all. Try as many as possible. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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