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Re: Pitch tendencies?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2006-02-09 00:41

Dear Sink,

Something weird is going on here. In my experience the Hites play almost ten cents flatter than the Woodwind brand mouthpieces such as the Combs. The pitch of a mouthpiece has far more to due with the internal dimensions - the size of the tone chamber (more volume=lower pitch). The tip opening is merely a comfort issue, your style of playing, the reed strength you use etc, etc.

The 13 series mouthpieces are marketed as a match with R13 horns or more to the point "American Pitch." I have yet to be able to play one of these mouthpieces to pitch and I've been an American for longer than I can remember - avoid these at all costs!!!

I'm stumped.

..............Paul Aviles

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