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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