Lol! I also have tried and love the black rubber band ligature!

Thank you, Michael! You are very kind! I got Lee Lachman to overhaul that clarinet and he did a great job. He’s based out of College Park, MD. Thanks again!

Hi Alison! Yes, it can take some time to be able to articulate in the altissimo register. Just curious, what is your current mouthpiece/reed/ligature set-up? Thanks for watching!

Hi!! This makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know that you found the video helpful! Good luck with your practice and I wish you continued success with the clarinet and in life! Thanks for watching!!

Aww, thanks Zach!!

Thanks Leonid! Happy New Year! I hope this year brings you many blessings!🎵🎵🎹🎵

Aww, yes they are big teddy bears!🧸 ❤️

Aww, thanks Ani!! I hope you’re doing well!💕💕🎵🎵

Hi @zielonyarbuz1779! I love the Vandoren BD5, I think it's a great mouthpiece, but I probably wouldn't recommend it for a beginner because it might be too resistant for a new player. I have another video about Vandoren mouthpieces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2irlaeGfdd0h6M I've never tried the BD4, but I'll have to add it to my list of things to try. Thanks for watching!

Hi!! I’ve never tried that mouthpiece, but I keep getting questions about the Fobes brand. I’m going to save up my money and try them out. Maybe I’ll make a video about Fobes once I’ve done enough research. Thanks for watching!!

Hi @Titanandenceladus! I wanted to report back that I bought a Fobes Debut mouthpiece and I love it! I'm going to have a few of my beginners try it out, but I personally think it works great and is easy to play. I would highly recommend!

@clarinetnotestudio4851 Also I don't know if your familiar with Bass Clarinetist Michael Lowenstern? His channel is called 'Earspasm'. Anyways a while back he did a test of multiple 'beginner' bass clarinet mouthpieces, and declared the Fobes Debut hands downt the winner

Oh that’s awesome! I’m going to have to get the bass clarinet mouthpiece too! I’ll have to watch his video. Have you ever tried any of the more expensive ($300+) Fobes mouthpieces? Just curious. I want to try them, but they’re pricey.

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 I have not, but I'm sure they are worth it

Hi!! Thank you so much! I’m a terrible flutist, but I will do my best to make more flute content. Do you watch Katieflute on KZbin? She’s great, I think you would enjoy her content. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Shawn! I really appreciate it!

Thanks, Michael! Thank you for watching!

You are so welcome! Happy "clarineting"!

Thanks Leonid!! I hope you are doing well my friend!

Thanks Leonid!! You are always so supportive! I'm working on your solo piece now, sorry I got behind! I wish you so much success and blessings!

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 Thank you, dear Julianna! I support you and will always support you, because you are a wonderful musician and a good person! I think that the most important thing for you now is your doctoral studies and therefore do not rush, when you have time then you will play my piece! I wish you health and success! Merry Christmas! May you have a bright Christmas!

Hi, thanks so much! I really like the 5RV and M13 Lyre! The 5RV seems to work well for everyone I’ve talked to as well as my students. Thanks for watching!

Hi! Yes, definitely! I’ll try to get a video up soon. Thanks for watching, and let me know if you have other video ideas!

Can you do 12 major scales on EEb contra alto clarinet if you have one​@@clarinetnotestudio4851

Wonderful! I’m so glad you’re taking up the clarinet again, and that the video was helpful. Thanks for watching. Happy practicing!🎵

medium/bright sounds!Oh! your instrument is very good! A Buffet Crampon Tosca!

Hi Francisco, thanks for watching! I love the M13 lyre as well, I even played on it for a few months before switching to my current mouthpiece model. I’ve never tried the B40 or 2rv, I will try to add them to my list this coming year. Happy “clarineting”! - Julianna

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 Thank you very much Julianna for responding to my comment! Big hug!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Hi, there are a couple of differences, but the main one being that the clarinet is cylindrical, so the bore size is smaller in diameter compared to a soprano sax. The soprano saxophone, on the other hand, is a progressively widening cone. The alto, tenor, and all saxophones are conical. Also, the mouthpieces are similar, but have different angles. Hope this helps.

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! Let me know how you progress out if you have questions. Thanks so much!

Hi Bill, good to hear from you! I'm glad you have a set-up that you enjoy! Thanks for the tip about the BD5 bass clarinet mouthpiece! I'm hoping to buy one for my bass clarinet soon. Take care!

Oh yes! I tried one of the Bay mouthpieces years ago and really liked it! I don't if his son is still making mouthpieces, but I'll have to investigate. I used to play on one of his ligatures and really liked it. Thanks for watching!

Hi! I personally like Plate #1 the best for the Optimum. Hmm, I didn't know that the Versa had extra plates, I'm very intrigued! Thanks for letting me know! Take care!

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 I have to refresh which is which. I usually like the rifled best. I thought the Versa was just an upgrade of the Eddie Daniels ligature as he no longer endorses Rovner Products. The Eddie Daniels has 2 plates. One thin and one thick. You can use either one or none or I think I remember correct that you can also use both.

Great! I’m glad the patterns are helping! Good luck with the community band, I’m glad you’re able to play clarinet!

Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the books!🎵📚

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 Your welcome!

Hi! Hmm, I’m not sure. My first question is are you playing on a Bb clarinet? If yes, my first suggestion would be to make sure that the playback speed isn’t slowed down on your computer. My next suggestion would be to grab a tuner and see how our pitches are matching. I tune to A-440 where I live (I know that can vary based on what part of the world you’re in). Let me know if you find any answers or if this helped? Thanks for watching!

Hi @Maramyes! Yes, send me an email at [email protected] and we can set something up.

@@clarinetnotestudio4851 thankyou

Thanks so much Wladimir! I hope you are doing well and continue to have happiness, health, and success!🎵🎵🐾🐾🎵🎵🐾🐾

Hi @EagerBobsleigh-xy4dm ! Thank you for letting me know. I just remembered that I need to put links in the description box; I totally forgot! :-) Here are links to the music and products I mentioned. Let me know if I forgot anything! Thanks again, and thanks for watching! -Julianna Disney Favorites for Two: tinyurl.com/3p4ethpe Sheet Music Direct: www.sheetmusicdirect.com Intermediate Jazz Conception Book by Jim Snidero: tinyurl.com/yn5uy4pf Klezmer Tunes for Clarinet tinyurl.com/ycy4y6xt Taylor Swift for Clarinet tinyurl.com/3wnjcf88 101 Disney Songs for Clarinet tinyurl.com/3xfbfcth Two Piece Cube Timer tinyurl.com/4uvjtnfp Earpeggio musicate.app/earpeggio

Hi @lexluther_9904, good question! Ideally, any mouthpiece should work with legere reeds, but I have a few recommendations for you based on my experience with legere reeds. I prefer the European cut over the other cuts they offer because it’s the most similar, in my opinion, to the Vandoren boxes of reeds. shop.legere.com/collections/clarinet-reeds/products/bb-soprano-clarinet-european-signature-series?_gl=1*1uk6jq6*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-6jEZ7l8dykuNoc6rWFJ5AKpgWFB7mEUtgmpSZhtkWKtgM_4meuFQYaAmIEEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADnbl9OZpp4bGVHOd22pOKzq4Zyo5 I also find that I need to size down one quarter in reed strength compared to my traditional reeds (so I play 3.5 strength Vandoren traditional box clarinet reeds, and I size down to the 3.25 legere European cut reed). In my opinion the legere reeds offer more consistency overall, however you might find that you need to test out different strengths before you find a good fit for you. If I were to give you advice about a Vandoren mouthpiece with a legere reed, this would be my personal pick: 1. Vandoren M13 Lyre or M15 mouthpiece, 2. with a 3.25 - 3.5 legere reed (European cut). Just keep in mind that what works for me might not work for you without some trial and error. If you’re used to #4 reeds, I would try a 3.75 or 3.5 (I wish Legere reeds were more affordable). Another point I’d like to mention that my clarinet friends and I have noticed is that legere reeds are great, but they don’t last forever and can warp inward over time with wear and tear. I hope this helps! Let me know what you end up trying. -Julianna

Hi @imazzi1183, great question! I’ve never tried the B40 (13 series) on Bb clarinet, but my bass clarinet mouthpiece is a B40. That being said, I personally experience greater ease with articulation when I play the M15 (13 series) compared to the B45 (which has the same facing and tip opening as the B40) on Bb clarinet. The B40 has a 119.5 tip opening and an ML (Medium Long) facing compared to the M15, which has a 103.5 tip opening and an L (Long) facing. Here is some info from Brad Behn’s website about mouthpiece tip openings and facings: www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/mouthpiece-nomenclature-guide “Opening is the gap between the tip of the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece. An open mouthpiece is usually fitted with a longer, flatter curve to reduce resistance. A close mouthpiece is usually fitted with a slightly more extreme nature to the curve to create the correct amount of working resistance. Generally, more open mouthpieces require greater embouchure pressure to properly focus the sound, and they require more embouchure "maintenance" keep the sound under control. More close mouthpieces require less embouchure pressure and tend to have more hold. Generally, people seeking a dark and covered tone, or a wider range of flexibility prefer more open facings.” “Length refers to the point where the curve departs from the table. It is the part of the curve that is farthest from the tip. Generally, a facing with a long length feels closer and free whereas a facing with a short curve will feel more open and resistant.” I personally prefer a Medium facing with a more open tip opening, but that comes with more resistance. I find the M15 more flexible and colorful than the B45 when I play them back to back. So long answer short, yes I would recommend the M15 to you for more ease with staccato, however make sure you can return the mouthpiece if it doesn’t work out for you. Apologies for my wordy answer, I just don’t want to lead you astray! Let me know how it works out for you! -Julianna

thank you very much for your really interesting answer. Finally i have the M15 13. I'm just a hobbyist musician, but I want to share my little experience. B40 13; is a compact sound mouthpiece rich in harmonics, but is not fast enough for the staccato, or maybe i'm the problem. M15 13 is really fast for the staccato and easy for the notes over acute, the sound is less rich of harmonics but everything is easier and you can use ticket reeds that help to fill with harmonics. Finally i like both! I'm glad to have them.

@@imazzi1183oh great! I’m glad the M15 is working out for you! Thanks for the update and I hope you continue to have great success with the mouthpiece!

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Thank you so much!!😊

Thanks! Oh yes, I recorded them on different days🎵😀

Thanks so much Leonid! Great observations about learning scales! I wish you happiness, health and success!🎵🎵

Yes! Great suggestions!😀

Thanks for watching! Hope it helps!

Yes, it’s a great mouthpiece! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much!

Сердечная благодарность за поддержку!

Thank you so much!

Спасибо огромное!

Спасибо огромное!