How to pick the mouthpiece that's right for you!An invaluable reference book by Robert Scarff

You Will Discover:

How the various aspects of a mouthpiece affect its sound.
What the numbers and letters on mouthpieces really mean.
How different mouthpiece materials influence sound.
How to compare the numerous brands.
The step-by-step procedure to help you find the right mouthpiece.
Pitfalls to avoid, plus many, many useful tips.

A young child says to his mother, “Mom, when I grow up I think I'd like to be a musician.” She replies, “Well honey, you know you can't do both.”

Wouldn't you like to know what properties to look for in a saxophone or clarinet mouthpiece to get the sound you want? Quit being at the mercy of know-nothing salespeople. This book will teach you what mouthpieces to check out and why. It also contains important info on sax necks, ligatures, reeds and much more! You'll refer to this guide again and again.

“There should be music in every house—
except the one next door.”

To order "Woodwind Mouthpiece Selection"

Send a money order for
$26.90 US payable to Robert Scarff:

Robert Scarff
426 N. Imperial Avenue
Apt. 426 A
Ontario, CA 91764
USA

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Check out the Web site
for Charles McPherson,
internationally-known saxophone artist.

For a site dedicated to woodwinds from around the world, (particularly the saxophone family from sopranino to contrabass), visit www.jayeaston.com

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"Bob's book is informative, enlightening, and yet so entertaining at the same time! It outlines a simple way to know where to turn for a better tone. We'll use it as our reference and recommend it highly for every player and every music educator!"
—Tevis & Sheryl Laukat, Cannonball Musical Instruments

"This is a well thought out, informative, and organized book. The humor is refreshing. It takes the edge off of a subject that greatly concerns all serious performers"
—Charles McPherson, internationally-known jazz artist

"Robert Scarff's book is filled with great information to help dispel some of the mysteries behind mouthpieces and is presented in an easy to understand manner. I highly recommend it for all single reed players!"
—Larry Panella at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music, and a saxophonist with the Phil Collins Big Band