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 Re: Embouchure Fatigue
Author: Micke Isotalo 2017
Date:   2020-01-29 19:57

Dan, whether we like it or not, I would say that the trial and error track is far superior to all kind of theorizing when it comes to choosing clarinet gear.

If you were here in Scandinavia where I am, you would probably be recommended something like a Vandoren B40 (tip opening 1.195mm) paired with a Vandoren blue box 1.5 for a really light setup (many beginners start with that). Here such a tip opening is considered medium, while in the States it's considered open. If everything else fails in your search for a less resistant setup, you could perhaps give also something like this a try.

Remember also that though there mostly is a direct correlation between the tip opening and reed strength where a smaller opening requires a stiffer reed and vice versa, there are also exceptions. So don't let just the opening measurement determine your chosen reed strength, but instead the actual feel and result when you play.

As Paul pointed out, make also sure you take in enough mouthpiece. If not, just everything you try out would be too resistant and tiring.



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