Is it possible that some issues with resistance and such can be solved with a mouthpiece switch? Just before entering college this year I was unhappy with my 8D. I was advised to switch mouthpieces with my instructor and am now doing fine. Just a thought. Michael _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org