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Bonade ?

Author: William
Date: 2007-05-18 15:38

Just listening to the legacy of DB and hearing that he worked for G LeBlanc in his later years made me wonder...'what kind o clarinet?' did he play. His recordings sound very "Buffetish" but since he worked at LeBlanc.....hmmmm?? I searched a number of DB websites but none list any particular clarinet endorsement by him. No big deal, but just wondering as I listen to some remarkable clarinetistry.

BTW--GBK take note, in one of his talks regarding tuning, he said that most out of tune playing is caused by using too hard a reed. He advocated playing a "medium to medium-soft (ala the old VanDoran rating system) reed" because adjusting them sharp or flat, as needed, is easier on the embouchure and results in a much better sound. Kind of supports your posting on "reed mistakes".......have a nice morning.

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