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Re: Why play so loud?

Author: as9934
Date: 2015-06-30 22:47

Johan H Nilsson wrote:

> I was thinking about the Buffet network effect ("you have to
> play Buffet since everyone else plays Buffet") and its origin.
>
> There could be a tragedy going on, like when all people in a
> group are standing on their toes just to get a better view.
>
> Buffets don't tune as well as some other brands (I can prove
> that statistically and objectively). They don't sound as
> colorful as some other clarinets (subjective). So what do they
> offer? Is it the ability to project i.e. to play louder than
> your neighbor?
>

>
> Post Edited (2015-06-30 04:02)

I would not say that Buffets offer the ability to play louder than other clarinets. I would say that Buffets do offer a slightly brighter tone than many clarinets which makes it project better. I'm sure that you could get project well on many other clarinets they just project in a different way.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble
Buffet E11 clarinet , Vandoren Masters CL6 13 series mouthpiece w/ Pewter M/O Ligature, Vandoren V12 3.5
Yamaha 200ad clarinet, Vandoren B45 mouthpiece, Rovner ligature

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