Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-03-28 10:15
I have two richard hawkins mouthpieces I'm trying to decide between. One has a very beautiful soothing sound, and is very easy to play any note (altissimo pops out EXACTLY when I want), but is a little softer sounding. The other, has a lot more projection to it, also a very nice sound (I wouldn't necessarily say it's worse or better than the first, just subtly different, but still very pleasing) but is a little harder to control the pitch of the altissimo notes. EX: the first mouthpiece I can pop out an altissimo A or Bb and KNOW it's gonna be right on pitch, unwavering - the second I can still play those notes, but it's a little more hit/miss with making it unwavering and right on pitch, right on cue . . . but could probably be worked out with more practice. Just is a little harder to control)
Personally, I always opt for mouthpieces that play with as much ease as possible. And the first one I can play effortlessly. The second requires more effort to control.
So, would it be better to stick with
A) Excellent control, not as much dynamic range?
or
B) More control effort required, but greater dynamic range?
What would you suggest?
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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