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Author: johnnymo0829
Date: 2007-01-24 15:29
I have to play in a musical where all the clarinet parts are written to be played dixie style. I have never had to play dixie before and I was wondering if there were any tips out there on how to get that distinct style sound? I guess that Pete Fountain type sound is what I'm shooting for. If you have any tips please let me know. Thanks
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2007-01-24 16:03
Use an open mouthpiece with a smooth sound (e.g., Tonalin) and a soft reed. If possible, use a large-bore instrument like a Selmer CT or Series 9 (not 9*), a Conn or, best of all, an old Albert system, which nearly all the original players used.
The Leblanc Pete Fountain and Big Easy models have a huge bore.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2007-01-24 16:30
If it's just a one off for this show, don't worry about changing gear so much (though a slightly more open mouthpiece/soft reed combo may be helpful...)
Listen to the idiom!
Get it ingrained in your brain.
Get the original cast recording of the show as well (if it's available.)Ken Shaw wrote:
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Author: johnnymo0829
Date: 2007-01-24 19:05
I have been listening to the show over and over for about a month and a half and the show is not for another 2 months, so listening woun't be a problem. I have a series 9 selmer and I usually play a daniels mouthpiece with the larger of the 2 openings. I just ordered a pete fountain mp to try (I always wanted one anyway and now I had my excuse) I play a harder reed though normally a 4 or 4 1/2 vandoren v12. I Think I may try a softer reed if thats a help. Are there any reeds in particular that I should try? The show is thouroughly modern millie if that helps to get an idea for what it needs to sound like. I also need to make sure that I can hop back and forth between sop sax, alto sax and flute. Thanks for the advice so far folks.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-01-24 22:17
I' m certainly no expert.....and.....I like Pete Founain. The sound that I like for playing New Orleans style comes from a horn that plays flat and with a rather loose embouchure and soft reed. In general I find Pete's commercial cuts too commercial....I'm guessing he's better live. Woody Allen's playing in "Wild Man Blues" is close to my ideal for this style of playing. Someone in a past post made a reference to a "French embouchure" with lips protruding....I think that helps.
"Dixieland" today is nothing like New Orleans Jass was back in the 1920s.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2007-01-25 02:48
You may want to visit the Doublers board here at woodwind.org. There have been some discussions specifically about the show you're playing.
I've played the first and second reed books, so if you have some specific questions, ask them in the Doublers area.
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