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rowuk · 03-30-2007, 10:55 AM

Keep in mind that the Monette mouthpieces follow a different basic concept. The octaves are a little further apart meaning that you have to relax - especially in the high register. If you keep switching back and forth, you will probably not use either mouthpiece to its full advantage. There is no voodoo here, just a different mathematical base.
If you dig the sound, it is worth it, but then stop playing the other one for 6 months. A great suggestion I remember reading here at TM was to put the old mouthpiece in a plastic cup, fill it with water and put it in the freezer. The effort involved in defrosting it will limit the temptation to confuse your face by switching! After 6 months, defrost and try the old piece. You will then know for sure which is better!

03-30-2007, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	Re: A little help with Monette sizing Keep in mind that the Monette mouthpieces follow a different basic concept. The octaves are a little further apart meaning that you have to relax - especially in the high register. If you keep switching back and forth, you will probably not use either mouthpiece to its full advantage. There is no voodoo here, just a different mathematical base. If you dig the sound, it is worth it, but then stop playing the other one for 6 months. A great suggestion I remember reading here at TM was to put the old mouthpiece in a plastic cup, fill it with water and put it in the freezer. The effort involved in defrosting it will limit the temptation to confuse your face by switching! After 6 months, defrost and try the old piece. You will then know for sure which is better! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.