Ruth
I need to get a new mouth piece for my Cannonball Stone Series Bari Sax. Where do I start?
I’m 43 and I have been playing since I was in 5th grade. There was about a 10 year gap where I didn’t play… in my 20’s.
Neal
What mouthpiece are you using now?
Ruth
I’m using the stock mouthpiece that came with the Cannonball that I bought two years ago.
It has been ok… but it’s getting a little worn.
I have done a little studying and think I would like to try a JodyJazz Jet for baritone. I’m not sure which facing to get. I have been told I tend to have a tight embouchure. I guess I don’t switch well from alto to bari. lol
I’ve been working on trying to keep it a bit looser when playing the bari and when practicing. I just get so worried about my pitch!
Anyway… how do I decide which facing to get?
Neal
You probably want a medium facing. I would say the main variable is the tip opening.
Ruth
So, an 8, which is right in the middle of what they offer would be good?
Thank you so much Neal.
Neal
I tend to play 8/9. That’s a fairly wide tip opening. Just because it’s a number in the middle of what they offer does not mean it’s standard/typical/easy to play. Though it might be right for you.
You might be more comfortable with a 6 or 7. (but I don’t know necessarily)
What you might want to do is try a few tip openings.
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