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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2010-02-05 16:31
Hi. I'm currently using a Genussa Excellente GE* mouthpiece with V12 #4 reeds on my Bb and A clarinets and a Vandoren 5rv with Bb V12s (cut down) on Eb. I'm starting to prefer the response I get on articulation with the Eb over the Bb/A. To anyone that plays a 5rv on Eb, do you have a reference to a similar sound/response on Bb? I was looking into the M13, M15 or 5rv on Bb/A to be more specific, but any other ideas are accepted.
I guess the main purpose for the question is to have a good idea of what I'm looking for before I go try a bunch of mouthpieces. Thanks!
Edit to add:
GE* - medium facing (1.02 - 1.06 mm tip opening) just in case anyone was wondering about that.
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
Post Edited (2010-02-05 16:35)
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-02-05 17:35
Ron, what's a nice double reed and violin player doing playing an Eb clarinet anyway? This is not the answer your looking for but the Eb and Bb/A clarinet voice and respond so differently that they're just two different animals. You really need to approach each one, as far as MPs go, the same way you would an oboe and bassoon. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2010-02-06 15:17
Very good point Ed. It just felt as though I was getting the opposite of what most people think! The Eb seemed better in response overall, and I was just wondering if a change in mouthpiece would be a good option for Bb.
Maybe another question would be to anyone that's tried the Genussa and Vandorens, what were the noticeable differences?
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
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