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Re: Tone Trouble

Author: Phurster
Date: 2007-01-01 11:17

It maybe that you already have a fine sound but what you are producing is not matching the sound concept in your head.

Since ultimately we only have to please ourselves with tone (if someone else likes it, that is a bonus) there are a number of things that can be done to "darken" the sound.

Equipment is one avenue of exploration:
A greater taper to the bore is said to darken the sound. Experiment with Moennig and Chadash barrels.
The Vandoren "13" series mouthpieces have a larger chamber. This is said to darken the tone. It also lowers the pitch so you may have to combine this with a shorter barrel.
If this fails you could consider changing instruments. Rossi, Wurlitzer (Reform), Selmer Recital may move you closer to the concept you have in your head.
Any mouthpiece with gouges on the facing sounds dodgy and should probably be disgarded.

The other things you could try are a fair bit cheaper.
Be carful with reed selection. the Vandorens that you use should be ok.
Try slow long tones adjusting your oral cavity to bring out the harmonics you like(Not sure how much sucess is possible with this).

Have some lessons with someone whose tone you admire.

As I write all of this I realise I might be totally missing the target with this information. I would have to hear you to have any concept what you mean or want.

Good luck with your quest.

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