clarinet mouthpieces

When Should I Upgrade My Clarinet Mouthpiece?

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When Should I Upgrade My Clarinet Mouthpiece? In general, mouthpieces DO wear down over time due to the normal wear and tear that it is subject to during performance, as well as breakdown from saliva. Even the reed vibration alone is enough to, over time, physically change a mouthpiece. On average, regular players seem to

What Is A Clarinet Mouthpiece?

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What Is A Clarinet Mouthpiece? On single-reed instruments Do clarinet mouthpieces make a difference? Generally speaking, mouthpieces with wider tip openings (more curve) will respond better with softer reeds, and mouthpieces with narrower tip openings (less curve) will respond better with harder reeds. The mouthpiece facing length is defined by where the reed actually separates