Author: William
Date: 2010-10-16 14:59
Your sound may be "bright" to you--because of closeness and bone transfer of sound via your teeth to your inner ear--however, to your audience the sound may be quite acceptable, even "warm". This was first told to me by Wendy Kemp, who after college went to Chicago and became a regular sub player with the CSO. And just a couple of years ago, I subbed with an orchestra whose principal players sound (right next to me) was quite "bright"--almost brittle. But later, as I was not included in the second half of the program, on hearing his sound from the back rows of the auditorium, his sound was very warm and resonant. After the concert, I found out he was playing a Kaspar mouthpiece, same as the one the Wendy K played with the CSO--under her married name, Wendy Brannen. Regardless of what mouthpiece you are using, you really do not hear how you sound to your audience.
So, here is what I suggest, before you buy an expensive clarinet that seems "warmer" to you, have someone record your sound from afar and listen to how you really sound. You may be pleasantly surprised........simple as that. Also think about the voicing advice from Peter--that may help big time.
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