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Re: Question about step-up

Author: GBK
Date: 2009-10-07 18:42

Hank Lehrer wrote:

> I know I'm going to "shelled and
> seriously flamed" for this but perhaps a Selmer HS** or a
> Vandoren B45 might be a nice place to begin.

"shelled and flamed" ? Perhaps not, but I would recommend going the other way, to a less open mouthpiece.

I have all my beginner/younger students play mouthtpieces with less resistance (Fobes Debut, Hite Premier, 5RV, etc...) since it teaches them have a firm, but relaxed embouchure and NOT to bite to make up for the wide tip opening of the B45.

...GBK

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