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Author: alvin
Date: 1999-02-01 03:31
So,
I've a new R13 with no mouthpiece and no experience in choosing whats OK. A gift. Played some in high school awhile ago and expressed an interest and my "best friend "comes up with this. We must be still in love for such extravagance! HELP..
AL.
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Author: paul
Date: 1999-02-01 18:07
Getting a new R-13 as a gift like that means you have an absolutely precious friend. Make it a point to write a thank you note right here and now. Your friend just gave you a horn worth about $1800 (US)!!
As for suggested mouthpieces, there are typically a couple of things to consider. First, what skill level are you? If you are just starting out, you're a novice. If you are pretty good at it and can play most of the standard drills without much fuss, you're an intermediate level player. If you do it for a living, you're definitely a pro.
The choice of mouthpiece then depends on a couple more things. First, how far and how fast do you want to go with the clarinet? Second, how much are you willing to spend on it? Keep in mind that the R-13 is a pro-grade horn that's very popular. So, fetching a compatible mouthpiece for it is pretty easy.
I've heard good things about the Hite mouthpieces, both for price and for performance, with high marks for the Premier model for novice to intermediate players. Vandoren mouthpieces tend to be more expensive and there may be a need for some minor adjustment, but they are very well known in the market. Typical novice/intermediate models include the 5 RV Lyre and the B45. There are lots of other brands of clarinet mouthpieces out there. You may want to try the Woodwind and Brasswind on-line catalog for more information.
Please consider fetching private lessons from a local pro if you want to learn music on the clarinet correctly. Your tutor will help you decide what brand/style of mouthpiece will work the best for you. He/she will also help you find a good reed for your level of playing.
...and welcome to the BBS.
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Author: Sarah
Date: 1999-02-02 01:00
I personally like the Vandoren m13 lyres. I've had that mthpc for awhile and it has served me well!
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Author: Tina
Date: 1999-02-08 05:03
I've been playing on one my schools r13's with a Pyne Signature Traditional mouthpiece for two years now. This mouthpiece has a good tone and clear sound in the softer dynamics across all the ranges when used with a Rovner ligature. For louder pieces, a Luyben ligature makes the sound much better. Try the Woodwind and Brasswind website, you should be able to find something there for a decent price. Best of Luck.
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