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jazz bari player to learn clarinet

Author: Dave
Date: 2002-06-18 21:29

Greetings to all,

I am new on here, and request some advice on recommended clarinet mouthpieces for my new (used) Madelon all metal clarinet, made about 1915 I would guess. It is now being rebuilt, all new pads, etc. The old mouthpiece is a no-name, narrow tip opening. Fortunately, the metal mouthpiece short tube, of two diameters seems to be sized to accept modern mouthpieces.

I am age 63, have played five instruments pro and semi-pro over the years. Currently (other than drumset, my best talent) I have been playing in a 16- 20 piece swing band, mainly on bari sax, with a plastic Runyon Custom #7, .090" opening, no spoiler for mild stuff; and a metal Dukoff D6 duckbill .110" with high baffle for the more aggressive stuff. On my tenor, which I play some, is a metal Berg Larsen 100/1/M medium high baffle, which seems about right for that band. Usually I use #2 to #3 cane reeds on everything.

Now, since I am a beginner on this metal Bb clarinet, what would be the best mouthpiece, that is not too expensive to buy? I want the low notes to be full and loudest, highs can be somewhat weaker; as my bari-sax clarinet parts should be mostly in the low and middle ranges.

Since I read music well, and can teach myself to start, what music swing-jazz instruction books or websites would you recommend to start practicing? I like technical ones, and ones that discuss in depth embouchure development and practical exercises.

Thanks for any suggestions !

Brother Dave

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