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From a discussion on The
Clarinet Pages:
Comment: "I
have stepped on (and snapped out of all repair) my last portable
instrument peg!! I know they slip conveniently into the bell of my A clarinet,
but maybe I'm willing to deal with the increased weight of a more substantial
peg. Does anyone have suggestions on make/model? -- "Jeff"
Reply: "I used
to use the "----Stand" until one day, all
by itself, one leg broke off right at the pivot and my clarinet went down.
Fortunately there was no damage to the horn or the mouthpiece. I use the
Blayman stand now. It's much heavier to carry, but solid like a
rock."
-- Fred Sheim
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"I bought my Blayman stand
because my piccolo once slid off my lap while I was
playing my flute! I like the stability of the base, the flexibility--I have
pegs for an alto flute, flute, and piccolo-- and the simple, elegant design.
All three of my instruments stand at exactly the same height, and the pegs
unscrew easily for packing up. Every flutist who does some doubling should
have one."
-- Leonard
Garrison, Second Flute and Piccolo of the Tulsa Philharmonic; Instructor of
Flute at The University of Tulsa; Flutist in The Scott/Garrison Duo
BLAYMAN CLARINET
MOUTHPIECES
"I am extremely impressed with my new
Blayman Mouthpiece. After testing the H, E, and R facings, I finally
decided on the R, which plays as good or better than my custom-made
"----------" mouthpiece. The Blayman has quickly become my
favorite mouthpiece, and believe me, I've played them all. I am also
pleased that Blayman Music has re-started production. I have played both
the new ones and the "originals", and have found the new mouthpieces
to be virtually indistinguishable from the older ones. Thanks for keeping
a classic alive."
-- Tony
Carere, Professional Clarinetist and instructor for over 40 years.
Tony is also the Musical Contractor for the Fox
Theater's "Theater of the Stars" in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Blayman mouthpieces are
unique. Unlike many other mouthpieces I’ve tried that have an inherent roughness
in one or more registers, the Blaymans sound clean and smooth throughout the
range. I also like the way they take the air. They blow free but still retain
sufficient resistance to enable one to play into the sound comfortably at any
dynamic level. Articulation, a problem with many mouthpieces, is no problem at
all on the Blaymans. In fact, I can’t remember trying a mouthpiece on which
articulation is so effortless. And they play very solidly in tune and take more
than their share of reeds. Mr. Blayman was a fabulous player and this
mouthpiece, which he designed, is an obvious reflection of his artistry and
knowledge of how a clarinet mouthpiece should sound and feel in one’s mouth. Try
these mouthpieces and prepare to be amazed.
--
Paul Globus
Professional Clarinetist, freelance orchestra player and chamber musician for
over 35 years. Montreal, Canada
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Letter from a satisfied customer:
"Thank you very much for all of your assistance, and for sending us the
mouthpieces in such speedy and efficient order. Marianne loved both mouthpieces,
however; the E facing sounded particularly smooth with her clarinet.....When
Marianne played her piece with the E facing, all of the musicians gave her a
hearty round of applause and declared that it was THE ONE.
Her teacher, Mr. Bob Lefever, pulled out his well-worn clarinet and checked the
Blayman mouthpiece that he has played with for over a decade. He uses an R
facing. He told us that he used another type of mouthpiece for 20 years; then he
used a Blayman one night in a pinch, and never went back to the old type. He is
thrilled that you will continue to manufacture them, and is relieved that he
will be able to order a replacement when the time comes.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Dubinsky"
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"Having played on
'authentic' Blayman mouthpieces for almost a decade, I had my doubts regarding
the new models. Both of my Blayman
mouthpieces had been obtained through a friend of Herb Blayman, and each one was
of course play tested by Mr. Blayman, and by a local artist.
I had the opportunity to visit Mr. Blayman at his home in Belen, New
Mexico to purchase a custom faced bass clarinet mouthpiece, and I became aware
of the tolerances that this great master held.
So having Mr. Blayman no longer in charge of mouthpiece production made me
quite the skeptic when the line was re-introduced.
After trying five R facings, and five E facings, with careful comparison
to my cherished pieces, I have to say that Randy Beecham has done a remarkable
job in retaining the soul and character of these amazing mouthpieces.
The mouthpieces play just like they did when Mr. Blayman tested each one!
Their retention of quality is a true testament to the persistence of Mr.
Beecham, and the perfect design of Mr. Blayman.
With no apparent difference between the newer and older models, I have
chosen to retire my older models (R facings) in favor of a new piece of a
different facing (E)."
--
Graham Golden, owner Grahams Music (www.grahams-music.com)
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