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Author: MGT91123
Date: 2013-03-23 21:23
Hi,
So I got my Vito clarinet back from the shop yesterday, and my playing seems to be even worse than when I sent it in. My thoughts were it could be my mouthpiece {B-45} since I've been having problems playing it since I got it early December, or my ligature {Standard $8 online, I'm waiting fir a reverse Bay to come by mail} or reeds,{Grand Concert Select 3's.}
It seems like I really have to push my air and am working way too hard. After about 15 minutes of play, I have to swab, and then after another fifteen it just becomes unbearable to play.
Has anyone else ever had a problem like this?
MG
Buffet E-11
Buffet Moening Barrel, 65 mm, Backun Protege 65mm
Vadoren BD5 Mouthpiece
Vandoren M/O series gold Lig.
Gonzala's FOF Reeds 2.5
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2013-03-24 04:45
The Vandoren B45 is a pretty resistant (hard-to-blow) mouthpiece. A Rico Grand Concert Select 3 should be an appropriate reed for it for an experienced player. If you are a beginner or intermediate player, the setup probably has too much resistance for comfort. You might try a Fobes Debut -- it's a good, inexpensive student mouthpiece -- and see how it works. If you want to stay with Vandoren, one of the 5rv family might be more to your liking. Since resistance seems to be the issue, I would stay away from the new Rico mouthpieces.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-03-25 15:58
Before anything else, put on a new reed.
It doesn't take much to spoil a mouthpiece. A ding on the corner from a stand or wall will create a leak that ruins everything.
Try your mouthpiece on another clarinet. Then try another mouthpiece, from a friend or at a music store, on your clarinet.
If you want to change mouthpieces, I agree that the Fobes Debut is the way to go. If you want to stay with Vandoren, I recommend the 5RV Lyre.
Ken Shaw
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2013-03-25 19:14
If you don't already take lessons, consult with a qualified teacher before spending money on new gear.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2013-03-26 19:48
A little common sense here. If you were able to play your clarient - mouthpiece - reed combination OK before and you're having trouble since getting the clarinet back it seems to me there's something wrong with the clarinet. The MP didcn't change sitting around. It is possible that the reeds warped but I'd do what womeone above suggested, Have someone else play your clarinet to see if it wasn't fixed right. Any leak in the upper joint is going to creat all kinds of problems. Don't forget too, a Vito is not a really good clarinet to start with.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: moma4faith
Date: 2013-03-26 21:18
I start my students on a cheap, free-blowing Hite Premiere mouthpiece with a mouthpiece pad on top to keep your teeth from digging in. I prefer Bonade or Bay inverted ligatures. I also use Mitchell Lurie reeds for price and consistency.
I've found that Vito clarinets are hard to get in adjustment and are also hard to keep adjusted. If your setup works on another clarinet, then it may be the Vito. I agree with the above advice to they your setup on a different clarinet.
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