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RE: e-flat pitch tendencies

Author: ALARIC
Date: 2002-10-04 06:49

I practiced an Eb 10 hours a day (at least) without missing a day for a year and a half, and that solved the problem.

If you are distressed about an intonation challenge you might consider not playing an Eb.

Some people who want to dabble with Eb like the Yamaha, but I won't touch one. I'd prefer a Noblet, a Buffet, a LeBlanc, and they are easy to carry around and practice, and practice is the most important thing. Someone who can't deal with an Eb wouldn't like my Selmer 'Centered Tone' but I believe that it's the best Eb clarinet ever made.

Of course the mouthpiece and the barrel can make a difference, but what is often overlooked is the ligature and the reed. I liked the Kaspar mouthpiece, but I broke it and I usually use a Mitchell Lurie Crystal, or an old Selmer. I would also recommend a Fobes mouthpiece (and I'd like to find one myself). The BG Revelation ligature impressed me, and for reeds that are readily available I strongly recommend a Vandoren 'White Master' (you have to chop off a quarter inch or so because it is the length of a Bb reed, and the width of an Eb). I'm confident that you will find this the best reed for Eb--It may make a big difference for you. I use something else but you won't find it.

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