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Re: Legeres consistency

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-09-09 14:02

Dynamics are not an issue for me in any register. This is an interesting observation from "duncsleigh." Dynamics were an issue for me on the original Legere reeds (the milky colored ones) because I had found a "sweet spot" needed to get a descent core to the sound. Above or below that, the sound was too tubby. That also limited any ability to alter pitch with the embouchure.

I do find a bit of thinness to the sound at the top of the altissimo (B and C on the fifth ledger line above the staff), but it is tolerable. Perhaps performance may depend on whether you are using a more open mouthpiece or not. I use small facing openings with very short lays.

Harshness is somewhat relative. Since the only thing stopping the Legere reeds from sounding exactly like cane is a slight absence of upper partials, I welcome edginess where I can get it. But again, funny that you mention that. I had to try out a clarinet outside recently (a Covid related purchase) and damn if the sound I heard back in the parking lot wasn't a bit nasty! But I attribute this to the rushed environment. I may just have to play outside more these days to know.

...............Paul Aviles

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