Author: jordan.1210
Date: 2018-04-16 11:12
I'd say play with a set up that gives you the results (articulation, tone, etc.) that you want. For my usual playing in my clarinet group or college's pepband, I still use my Yamaha student clarinet and closed tip 4C MP (looking to upgrade soon, but kinda reluctant because I'm pretty happy with my setup and altissimo range (A6 comfortably, getting more consistent to D7 though)) with a 3.5 traditional or 3.5 V21, still experimenting but thinking of switching to V21's. I've tried a 4 traditional and it was way too stiff for me. Meanwhile if I am recording for my online orchestra where the mic picks up everything, I like a 3 though since the 3.5 sounds a little stuffier.
I played on softer reeds for a lot of my playing (2-3) in primary school, but I like a harder reed because I find it has a deeper, rounder tone and allows me to play louder and higher.
Reed preference will vary by player, you should use what works for you. Take advice and try new things, sure, but if you don't like it, you shouldn't force yourself to play it, especially if it will hurt your playing. My friend in high school decided that a switch from 3 to 4 or 4.5 was what he needed and I think I remember him saying he hurt his throat because of it.
Post Edited (2018-04-16 11:17)
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