 The Fingering Forum
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Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2004-10-04 08:17
Try a different music shop. The mouthpiece is arguably the most important part of the instrument, and a good shop should help you get the right one for you. A good shop will let you try a load of mounpieces until you get the right one. I bought a new clarinet recently. I spent an hour selecting an instrument, and then another hour selecting a mouthpiece. I settled on a Vandoren 5RV lyre, which I like, but may not suit you. Not a very helpful answer, but the best advice I can give.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2004-10-04 15:58
Depending on what you want to invest, there are the Hite Premier and Fobes Debut designed as good quality but inexpensive student mouthpieces and people speak well of them. I believe they also make pro mouthpieces. I've personally used and liked the Vandoren B45 and the Vandoren 5RV.
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Author: Derek
Date: 2004-10-05 19:57
I agree with mike, it all depends on your personal preference. I played on a vandoren 5rv lyre for about a year and then tried something else. I play on an m13 now and find it is easier to play in tune and also gives me a better sound. To help guide you, ask about the facings and tip openings of the mouthpiece, a longer facing or more closed tip usually works better with a harder reed and vice versa. I wouldn't recommend a student mouthpiece as they aren't of the same caliber of professional mouthpieces. Try vandoren 5rv or b40 or m13 (if you use harder reeds, 4+). Depending on what you get you could pay anywhere from $50-$200. Good luck.
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Author: Joel Clifton
Date: 2004-10-05 23:27
I would strongly suggest the Hite Premeire. It's very inexpensive, and very high quality.
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