PlayMusic123.com - May 2021
Selmer Clarinet and Saxophone Mouthpieces
When selecting a mouthpiece, it is necessary to take into account both the musician and the instrument. Although seemingly simple in shape, the mouthpiece is actually quite complex and crucial to getting good results. Poor sound is sometimes blamed on the instrument when an improper mouthpiece is really at fault. Also, a good mouthpiece can noticeably improve any instrument’s sound.
Mouthpiece Anatomy
The relationship between the chamber, baffle, bore, facing length and tip opening subtly affects musical and acoustical characteristics – sonority, fullness, volume, accuracy of pitch, and response. Any variation no matter how minor – will produce quite different results.
A mouthpiece varies as each musician varies: selecting the right one depends on the desired musical results, the player’s embouchure, and the instrument. A bad combination of mouthpiece bore and clarinet bore or saxophone mouthpipe could spoil pitch accuracy, tone quality, and response.
Players should not always choose the easiest-playing mouthpiece. A better choice is one that allows total control of reed vibrations and may offer some resistance.
Once the mouthpiece has been selected, the next task is choosing a reed. Always try to adapt a reed to the new mouthpiece’s features; a reed that gave satisfactory results with another mouthpiece will not necessarily work with this one.
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When selecting a Selmer mouthpiece it is important to not only consider the physical characteristics (chamber, baffle, bore, facing length and tip opening) of the mouthpiece, but also the musical and acoustical components (sonority, volume, purity and ease of blowing). We know the selection of a mouthpiece is unique to the individual player, but below are detailed specifications to help you select the best combination unique to your desired requirements.
Henri Selmer Paris S80 Series Mouthpiece for Saxophone
The Henri Selmer Paris S80 mouthpieces for the saxophone family is a popular series enjoyed by players all over the world. This top-quality mouthpiece is milled from hard rod rubber and hand-finished to assure stability and accuracy, while simultaneously offering consistent facings. The square chamber of the S80 series provides fantastic intonation. It consistently garners a large level of popularity and is routinely referenced due to its present, warm, and broad characteristics; while still preserving a full tone for the player.
Available in tip openings: C, C*,C**, D, E, F
Henri Selmer Paris S90 Mouthpiece for Saxophone
The Henri Selmer Paris S90 mouthpieces for the saxophone family are machined from hard rubber bar stock and feature a square chamber. Considered a universal mouthpiece, the S90 is a flexible mouthpiece responding easily over all registers; making it an ideal choice for both classical and studio work.
The S90 series produces a very direct and homogeneous sound, but maintains great flexibility and a balanced sweetness to meet the needs of both students and professionals alike. The square chamber of the S90 series allows for a broader range of sound.
Available in tip openings: 170, 180, 190, 200
Henri Selmer Paris Soloist Mouthpiece for Alto & Tenor Saxophone
The Henri Selmer Paris “soloist” hard rubber mouthpieces are a modern copy of the famous model made during the 1950s. This vintage design features a long scroll shank with a horseshoe chamber that became the standard equipment with the now legendary Mark VI saxophones. The Soloist mouthpiece embodies all the qualities of a rich, easily modulated sound, which still remains centered. The Henri Selmer Paris Soloist mouthpiece remains homogeneous and warm across the spectrum of playing styles. A favorite among jazz musicians, soloist mouthpieces also allow classical musicians to play with greater flexibility. It also delivers a high degree of accuracy, particularly in the attack of both low notes and those on the higher end of the instrument’s register.
Available in tip openings: C, C*,C**, D, E, F
