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Re: Gleichweit Mouthpieces

Author: EricBlack
Date: 2021-09-09 22:25

Hey Seabreeze, that's a good question! I think you described the sound perfectly and you're right, typically when creating that kind of sound, projection is a concern. Since Johannes Gleichweit himself plays with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra I would imagine that his mouthpieces project sufficiently in that environment. My personal impression was that I would have no problem projecting over an orchestra, however there are other mouthpieces that would allow one to have a larger footprint/impact on their ensemble. I don't think there would be an issue of someone simply not being heard while playing on a Gleichweit though. I think the clarity in the sound would help it cut through!

I've wondered about the tip opening question myself. I know very little about German/Austrian mouthpiece design however, so perhaps someone else can chime in. I guess ultimately, in the end, they simply find it easier to replicate the sound they are searching for on these more open-tipped mouthpieces. Interestingly enough, the 7-1 is already the most closed mouthpiece I can currently find on their website specifically made for Boehm clarinets. It's hard to say if it could be made to play with the same character while closing the tip opening down. I'd like to think anything is possible, but I really don't know.

And thank you for your suggestion about the new Chedeville line! I've heard them talked about more and more frequently the last couple months, so I will be checking them out in the future!

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