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Re: M13L VS BD5

Author: NBeaty
Date: 2018-04-02 22:55

It certainly wasn't my intent to imply only negative things for those who choose open tip mouthpiece. There are bad reasons to choose facings of all types as well as good reasons. Close tip mouthpieces are chosen for bad reasons sometimes as well.

Let me rephrase the basic points I'd like to make for reasons people choose a mouthpiece with an open tip (1.20+ specifically).

Good reasons/aspects:

- Able to use lighter reeds with ample resistance
- The wish to be able to use a more forceful (relatively) approach to air and embouchure without closing off.
- The increased distance between tip of reed and tip of mouthpiece sometimes better accommodates the use of Legeres.
- Increased "cover" or mellowness to the sound.
- Balances long to very long facing lengths.

Unfavorable reasons/aspects:
- Increased accommodation to excessive biting, limiting flexibility for tone, tuning, and other concerns.
- Decreased quickness of response
- The need for a lighter strength reed is a negative for many.
- A long facing, common to larger tip openings, can be too flexible or loose for some players.
- Decreasing the importance of quality of air in favor of quantity, losing focus and increasing difficulty with more nuanced/sensitive musical situations.

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