Re: Clarinet mouthpieces

[Tski1128 <Tski1128...>]

In a message dated 12/4/00 5:15:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
holden (at) dircon(dot)co(dot)uk writes:

> Right on - I always thought the pitch was directly related to the overall
>  length of the resonating column, rather than any subtleties in the design
>  of the mouthpiece

Pitch on a clarinet is directly related to the length and VOLUME of 
resonating column. I have a barrel that I use quite frequently that is 64 mm 
long I have a 65 mm that has a smaller overall bore size and taper that does 
a better job of raising the overall pitch of the clarinet. If you notice the 
distance between throat g# and A, notice the distance of the wholes low E and 
F. The distance is not the same!!! Mouthpieces can have a bigger effect on 
the overall pitch than a barrel. But, when I play with an accordion I have to 
use a higher pitch mouthpiece and a shorter, smaller bore mouthpiece.  As far 
as getting Zonda reeds, or anything clarinet related.  I think the best place 
on the planet is International musical suppliers in Chicago, the person who 
runs this great mail order place, Lisa Arguris is a clarinetist. She goes to 
the Buffet plant in Libertyville and hand picks her clarinets. I spent a 
weekend in Chicago 2 years ago and tried a ton of great instruments I've 
bought my C,Bb, A and Bass from her, not to mention a ton of clarinets for 
the army. I tell you the prices are really good and the service is phenomenal 
!!!   
Tom Puwalski (the artist formerly known as sarge)

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