Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2012-06-21 12:15
Hi,
I guess this thread is more of a blog.
I have decided to go back to the narrower shaper tip.
These are the reasons:
With a narrower shaper tip my embouchure is more relaxed,
With a narrower shaper tip my middle c does not sag,
With a narrower shaper tip the upper register is not flat,
With a narrower shaper tip I have more air,
With a narrower shaper tip the reed is more responsive.
I found it difficult to find a good balance between flexibility and pitch.
I tried making the reeds shorter .... as well as adjusting my scrape to leave more bark by the thread. However, I could not find the balance to keep the reed up to pitch and maintain a good rich flexible tone.
With all the concerts scheduled ... I don't have the time or luxury to "fuss".
Yesterday, in rehearsal - I really felt uncomfortable playing ... the notes sagged. It was not a good day at all.
Now it just might be my setup ... the way I am built .... I guess that's why there are so many shaper tip options.
Maybe when I have time between seasons .... I'll experiment some more.
Now, I know why over the years - I progressively went from wider to narrower shapes!
In the end it all about making music ........ I rather not totally fixate on minimal improvements in tone.
Mark
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