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Re: Noblet N, number 3 mouthpiece

Author: m1964
Date: 2023-01-13 10:57

Paulabuls wrote:
"...I actually live in Portugal. I've seen other people recommend Clark Fobes Debut and the Behn Overture as good beginner mouthpieces. Neither seem to be available locally. The Vandoren mouthpieces are available. I'm curious though about the B40 specifically.
What would be the difference between that and one of the other Vandoren like the B45?
What about a ligature to pair with that?"

B45 and B40 have the same tip opening and facing length, the difference is that B40 has thicker rails.

I have both B45 and B40, the B40 sounds a little softer, not as bright. I switched from B45 to B40 because my sound was too bright/harsh on the B45.
Later I switched to a MP with even smaller opening.

I would suggest checking other Vandoren mouthpieces as well, such as 5RV/5RV lyre, M30/M30 lyre.

I agree with Ruben that Vandoren MP would be a good start for a beginner - there are available and inexpensive.

A MP with a smaller opening may be easier to start from.

Ideally, you'd want to go to a shop where they would let you try a few and you chose one that feels better to you.

There is a shop in Lisbon that sells clarinets and has MPs as well- D. Caeiro, LTD.

Ligature: I use Vandoren M/O in black. Tried a few and liked the black- colored one the most.

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