I’m trying out a few mouthpieces – a Vandoren M13, M15, 5JB, and B45. Does anyone have any suggestions for reeds that might work well with these? I have an R13 and play mostly jazz/big band and some classical. [Continue]

I don’t know if that will help but I have to tell about… First I have to say that I am french, so please forgive the mistakes I could make in english. I played clarinet for almost 30 years. I studied classical music. I have always been said to use an open mouthpiece (like Vandoren [Continue]

Dubya writes “what are the differences in hard rubber vs wood for clarinets? I know plastic is the student model material, but I’ve seen pro stuff in both of the others. Is there a quality difference, or is it more up to preference? What would guide those preferences?”  I can’t think of any “Pro” clarinets [Continue]

Aaron writes “Hi, my names Aaron and have been playing my clarinet for 6 years. I started on a Buffet E 11 and have finally convinced my mom to get me a R 13. I tried it out with a B 45 but, its a little resistant. Could someone makes any suggestions for good mouthpiece [Continue]

pattern_sound writes “So, im looking into getting a new clarinet. i have it mostly down to between a Leblanc Pete Fountain, and a Selmer Signature. I will be playing jazz, alongside some orchestral and new music type stuff. would the Selmer be more versatile, by less jazzy?” Totally does not matter what kind of clarinet [Continue]

“Thanks for providing such a good forum on the Web with your sax and clarinet forums. I check in on them from time to time. I was wondering if I could be so forward as to ask you for your opinion. I am an intermediate level tenor saxophone player and clarinet player. I have a [Continue]