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Re: mpc for C clarinet

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2016-10-27 23:51

You should contact Tom Ridenour directly to see what he recommends. AFAIK, modern C clarinets are meant to be played with the same mouthpieces normally used for Bb and A. You may well like the reduced resistance of a large-chambered mouthpiece, but it seems, at least to me, that either the baffle depth or the throat opening (which is what I think he may have shown you from the bore end) should have such an effect that the instrument becomes "dizzying" to play. The B45 also has a fairly open tip, which would also contribute to reduced resistance.

If a B45 turns out to feel better to you, you might consider using it on your Bb as well. Life is easier if you don't need to maintain two mouthpieces with separate reeds for each.

Karl

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