Author: Micke Isotalo ★2017
Date: 2024-03-28 01:58
Paul, I myself wasn't really aware of the need for more air on a German mouthpiece v.s. a Boehm one - until in response to another thread earlier this year I tested two German mouthpieces (the Wurlitzer M4 and Viotto N1+2) and one Boehm mouthpiece (the Behn Overture) in a row.
Another poster on that thread, from Germany, had written "let the air do the job" - concerning the typical German approach. That was exactly what hit me when I played those mouthpieces immediately after each other.
Don't know however if a clarinet with a Boehm bore could be somewhat different compared to a German or Reform Boehm bore in this regard (I played all those mouthpieces on the same clarinet, with a RB bore).
Anyway, after this personal experience I would recommend anyone making a transition from Boehm to traditional German mouthpieces to be prepared for two major changes: 1) A very loose embouchure coupled with very soft reeds, and 2) blowing a lot more air than used to.
Edit: Just adding that I didn't perceive any need of more air on the Viotto mouthpiece, only on the more "traditionally German" Wurlitzer one. Also the specs of the Viotto are a lot closer to Boehm pieces (tip opening and facing length), than to the Wurlitzer.
Post Edited (2024-03-28 02:16)
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