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Author: Le9669
Date: 2013-02-23 01:19
just out of curiosity...are there people out there who practice with legere reeds and use cane reeds at a performance so they won't have to fuss too much during their practice? it's currently winter where i live and everything is super dry and i don't want to waste time messing around with reed adjustment that doesn't make any promises with regard to the reed staying consistent throughout a practice session and the days/weeks to follow...
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Author: TJTG
Date: 2013-02-23 22:05
I know people who do. I'm back on cane, but I'm holding onto all my Legere for summer outdoor activity. Then again, now that I am on a double lip embouchure I don't think variation in reeds gets to me as much as they used to.
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Author: William
Date: 2013-02-23 22:21
I play Forestone reeds full time for every one of my playing venues--orchestra, wind ensemble and swing band. And conductors, collegues and audience members all compliment my tone quality. I have tried all models of Legere and almost every cane reed on the market, but so far have had best and most consistant results with the Forestones. In reality, it is hard to beat and top-notch cane reed, buy so much easier to play the synthetics. I like to say, "Forestone lets me play the music without having to worry about playing the reed". Think about it...........
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2013-02-23 23:54
I spent a few years on legere reeds, and then I did the legere/cane switching (legere for outdoor gigs, cane for chamber ensemble/concert band gigs).
It shouldn't hurt you to switch back and forth. Maybe a slight issue with salivating - I would find playing on a legere my mouth would salivate too much and it wouldn't get soaked up by the reed, then switching back to cane it wouldn't salivate enough and my tongue would get dry from the air moving over it as I blow through the clarinet. Small things.
Now I carry a few legeres in my pouch as last resort reeds and use cane. I may switch back, I may not, but I'm doing ok with cane again so far.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Taras12
Date: 2013-02-24 02:39
Even though I'm just starting clarinet, I am trying both types of reed. I find cane gets "sloppy" about 30 min into my practice session. I usually have to change reeds at the 30 min point. My VanDoren Blue Box are also more forgiving with my emboucher. I also use Legere Signatures. I have found that there is a difference in emboucher and technique. It takes me about 3-5 minutes to find the sweet spot when I change from on to the other. Each type of reed has a different tone. Each tone equally rewarding.
Tristan
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2013-02-24 04:44
I gave Forestones a good trial, but found that I get better sound and response from GOOD cane reeds.
BUT some days I just can't find a cane reed that works for me. Under those conditions, I reach for my cache of Forestones because they are better than BAD cane reeds.
Bob Phillips
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2013-02-24 22:44
I use only LEGERE reeds on all my horns. At 8 shows a week at WICKED on Broadway, plus recording sessions & concert at Carnegie Hall & Lincoln Center in NYC, they are always consistant and play great! No switching back & forth between cane & LEGERE for me. It's the reed of the future!
Check out: http://www.johnmosesclarinet.com
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2013-02-25 16:55
WELL!
Yesterday was one of those days when, in desperation, I fell back on my Forestone 4-1/2 for a little chamber blow intended to show off my colleagues' ability to "accompany" a "soloist." Nothing in my new box of PL cane reeds worked. The Forestone seemed OK, so at concert time, I mounted it up.
First note: Squeak.
Psyched out, the next 11 minutes were full of MORE squeaks and blown runs.
In my next life, if I have good fingernails, I'll be playing classical guitar, if that doesn't work, it will probably be the Accordion --lots of reed, but they don't have to be fiddled with all the time!
Bob Phillips
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