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RE: Mouthpieces

Author: Dee
Date: 2001-02-22 23:06

If you get a mouthpiece with a more closed tip, you will need to go to a harder reed. On the Vandoren B45, the maker recommends that the equivalent of a Vandoren 2.5 to 3.5 reed be used (in other brands, that would be about a range of 3 to 4).

There's lots of good mouthpieces. I'm fond of the 5RV myself for a slightly more closed tip. Just be aware that mouthpieces like this will not have the volume of a more open mouthpiece.

Personally I believe that you could get the sound you seek out of the B45 if you work at it. It may require more embouchure development, breath support development, or a harder reed or a combination of these. It may be easier though on a mouthpiece with a more closed tip.

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