 The Ethnic Clarinet
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Author: Christoffer
Date: 2002-03-06 11:35
As far as I am informed, mouthpieces used for klezmer/eastern european folk music tend to be of the more open kind, with relatively soft reeds. I guess that an obvious choice would be the Vandoren 5JB, but what else could be considered?
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2002-03-07 16:38
Some people will disagree, but I think you can play Klezmer with any mouthpiece. I use my normal setup for everything, although I tend to use a softer reed for Klez. I typically play on a Vandoren 5RV Lyre, or Borbeck 11 or 13 face, which are essentially similar.
A friend who plays a lot of klez assembled an assortment of instruments and mouthpieces and had a friend listen blind to all sorts of combinations. The verdict was to use his normal mouthpiece but on a different clarinet.
Start with what you are familiar and comfortable with. Once you have some repertoire and effects under your belt, then try other equipment.
Regards,
Ralph
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Author: Tom Puwalski
Date: 2002-03-17 12:48
I've always been really partial to Ralph Morgan mouthpieces. The RM -6 is one I've used for every type of playing I do. I agree you don't need anything special to play kezmer. The open, soft reed mouthpiece thing dates back from the days before amplification.
Tom Puwalski, former soloist US Army Field Band, author of The clarinetists guide to Klezmer
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Author: Nate Zeien
Date: 2002-04-01 03:16
Greetings. When playing klezmer, I often use my usual setup, with a slightly softer reed. Most of the time, though, I prefer to use my crystal mouthpiece. Among other things, I find that this gives me a little more flexibility when it comes to ornamentations such as smears and whatnot, as well as a nice vibratto. I don't think one needs a special or drastically different setup just to play klezmer. I would use my crystal mouthpiece for general all-around playing, but it seems to be a bit too bright souding in certain situations and doesn't really blend well. -- Nate Zeien
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Author: David dow Sympony NB
Date: 2002-04-26 11:04
If you need good glissandos try the B45 Lyre by Vandoren/
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2002-05-09 13:12
Whatever works. Try something as wide open as possible then use the softest reeds possible. Ditch the Boehm clarinet too that always helps.
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Author: Mike
Date: 2002-06-12 03:56
When I am playing klezmer, I find a more open commercial mouthpiece works best. Iwas playing a Vandoren B45 for a long time but couldn't get the volume necessary when playing with a band. Currently I am playing a Vandoren 5JB. Not the best mouthpiece in the world but it is flexible enough and loud enough to get through a really loud gig.
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Author: Keith Bradbury
Date: 2002-06-13 16:23
Try the Rico Royal Metalites if you can find them. Dont let the low price fool you. These are the loud, bright and affordable. They have decent facings on them.
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Author: Kat
Date: 2002-07-08 00:00
FYI, all the Bulgarian wedding players use a Vandy 5JB with Rico or Rico Plasticover #2 reeds...
Katrina
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