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Re: Clarinet Mouth Pad

Author: Burt
Date: 2020-03-21 18:41

I use the thin Vandoren pads and the normal single lip embochure. I found that the thick ones made my tone sound muffled (loss of upper harmonics?). I did not record the playing, so I don't know whether this is a real effect or some difference that only I (the player) hear. I've heard that the player hears much of the sound via his teeth, so maybe that's the reason for the muffled sound using a thick pad.

I also play alto and tenor sax, and use the thick pads. The reduced teeth pressure and lower frequencies of the sax notes may be why I don't notice the effect on the saxes.

Burt

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