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Re: How is my progress?

Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2021-04-20 11:03

Liquorice, when I couldn't find that quote via Google searches, I began to think about videos. I just looked at that particular response wherein you mentioned the video. My bad...

Now concerning Hawkins statement, I guess this is the end of the road for him. After all, once you've made the best, how can you make anything better? He can't...because for him that would, unfortunately, be impossible. So, it appears reasonable that for him these mouthpieces might be his "swan song". That is sad to hear. (I'm kidding, of course! Yes, I agree it's ad hype. However, IMHO, he really has painted himself into a corner and it will be interesting to see how he gets himself out of it!)

As to your mouthpieces, it all depends. If you're satisfied with the quality of the sound emanating from the chalumeau, then no, leave them alone. However, if some are not, then I would first suggest trying reeds with a thicker blank as they tend to produce a warmer and darker sound. https://www.dawkes.co.uk/sound-room/reed-all-about-it-part-2-of-3-the-clarinet-ricodaddario-stable/ (Go all the way down to The Thick Blank Grand Concert Select reeds.) When I used to play decades ago, it was easy for me to hear how the quality of the overall clarinet tone improved dramatically by simply going to a slightly harder reed. This, of course, will increase the resistance of the mpc setup but I sense that your mature embouchure would be able to handle it. Increasing the mpc facing length should only be considered as a last resort when the reed strength and thickness gives you the chalumeau tone you desire but you're working too hard to produce it.

p.s. I know this a game and I'm willing to play along...that is until the moderator tells us to "quit it!"

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