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How to choose a suitable mouthpiece?

Author: Nomenclature
Date: 2019-11-29 23:14

I have a Buffet RC and upgraded the mouthpiece to a Vandoren B45 after trying out a few in a music shop. I was just left to it and wasn't really given any advice, so I just chose the one I preferred although I recall not really finding a huge difference between them all.

My playing sounded very flat so I got a shorter barrel. I still sound flat though, and the Legere European Cut reeds sound nice to begin with but once I've played for around 15 - 20 minutes they start to sound flat too, I think.

My question is, how do I pick the correct mouthpiece for me? What should I be looking/listening for?

I enjoy playing, and have done for years, but feel my clarinet is difficult to blow (using cane reeds strength 3) and my tone isn't strong or clear. Legato over the break isn't what it should be either.

Not sure if it's me to blame or the mouthpiece or...or...or... etc. Any advice please?

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