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Re: mpc for C clarinet

Author: cearnsh
Date: 2016-10-31 16:16

Roxann wrote:

> I use a Selmer C85 1.05 on both my Bb and Eb clarinets

So how does your Bb mouthpiece /reed setup work on your C? I would expect this to be a good starting point, especially if you use the equivalent setup on your Eb as well.

The challenge is to find out what works for you with your instrument, so other peoples' anecdotal suggestions may not be very useful. In that context (but to give a reference point), I use a B45 / 2.5 'blue box' on my Leblanc LL Bb & A. This setup 'works' on my LL C, but the altissimo is hard work to get up to pitch, so normally I use a 5RV lyre / 3 'blue box' with it. This is as easy to play in the lower registers and much easier in the altissimo. Similarly, I use a 5RV / 3 'blue box' on my LL Eb. So - for me - a slightly closer lay, slightly harder reed combination works better on the smaller clarinets. YMMV of course...

I believe that Tom Ridenour's design concept is to prefer a resistant setup which you 'lean into'. This may be part of the character of the instrument and it may be a little hard to control with a less resistant setup.

Chris

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