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Re: General Strategies for Wider Shapes

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2014-06-16 18:59

Thanks for posting the link.

It was very interesting and informative.

I am presently working with a slightly wider shape due to using a shaper machine. My reeds are shorter and my embouchure feels slightly different. With the narrower shape the reed feels more cushioned in the center of my lips and the embouchure feels more relaxed. With the wider shape the reeds lay across more of my lips - which feels more like a sandwich.

The trick to get the reed to vibrate and maintain good focus and maintain pitch.

I agree - the greatest challenge in finding a balance between a "covered" and more lively sweet sound; especially in the upper registers.

I found the upper registers more alive with a narrower shape.

I use a very fine grit emery board to make very very subtle adjustments to the width of the reed. I also use a different tie point now. It helps to bring the pitch up.

Mark

Post Edited (2014-06-16 20:17)

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