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Re: mouthpiece upgrade

Author: Tony F
Date: 2012-11-11 02:53

Are you sure you want to upgrade at this point? The 4C is a good beginners m/p, and I know a number of more advanced players who still use it because it works well for them. If you have a specific problem that requires a change then by all means go for it, but I'd think that at 4 months you still haven't explored the possibilities of the 4C. Change for the sake of change is money wasted.

A good middle-of-the-range mouthpiece that seems to suit many people is the Vandoren B45, so that might be a starting point. If you're comfortable with the 4C then the B45 would probably work for you. Most good music shops will allow you to try mouthpieces, sometimes for a cleaning fee, so I suggest you check out your local stores. If they will allow trials, take your clarinet along and try several.

Tony F.

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