Howdy everyone!
I've been having some troubles lately and thought it bring it to the thread to see if I can get some advice!
I've been play on 2 mouthpieces for the past 3 years, a Phil Barone 7* piece (that I found on ebay which is similar to a link that has a wedge inside) and a Ted Klum Metal that is a prototype 8*. The Klum is solid brass and based off of and old Berg (She can sing!)
I've been playing Vandoren blue box 3-3.5 on both pieces and even the 3.5 will have a "thin" sound! What's going on?! I think the problems are in my embouchure. I'm working on not putting so much pressure from my bottom lip on the reed by doing double lip embouchure exercises 10-15 minutes a day. It helps get the corners of my mouth in shape!
Anyone want to help tackle this with me? I feel like a size 3 reed for an 8* should be "oh-so fine!"
I've tried different reeds(Java,Rigatti,Firestone, V16) they all seem to be a little to bright.
Thanks for the advice everyone!
I've been having some troubles lately and thought it bring it to the thread to see if I can get some advice!
I've been play on 2 mouthpieces for the past 3 years, a Phil Barone 7* piece (that I found on ebay which is similar to a link that has a wedge inside) and a Ted Klum Metal that is a prototype 8*. The Klum is solid brass and based off of and old Berg (She can sing!)
I've been playing Vandoren blue box 3-3.5 on both pieces and even the 3.5 will have a "thin" sound! What's going on?! I think the problems are in my embouchure. I'm working on not putting so much pressure from my bottom lip on the reed by doing double lip embouchure exercises 10-15 minutes a day. It helps get the corners of my mouth in shape!
Anyone want to help tackle this with me? I feel like a size 3 reed for an 8* should be "oh-so fine!"
I've tried different reeds(Java,Rigatti,Firestone, V16) they all seem to be a little to bright.
Thanks for the advice everyone!