Klarinet Archive - Posting 000788.txt from 1996/08

From: Dick Walters <waltersd@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Altissima Register (fwd)
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 15:34:52 -0400

Forwarded message:
>
> thehat@-----.ORG wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 08-26-96 INTERNET: Wackko8281@-----. wrote to ** ALL **:
> > IW> My teacher always tells me that a clarinetist is only as good as
> > IW> his/her reeds.
> >
> > Sounds like your teacher needs an excuse. Fine players can get by (and
> > usually more than that) on mediocre reeds. I have never heard anyone say
> > anything like this before who had any credibility.
> >
> > Incidentally, I have heard some pretty impressive playing from players from
> > other countries where decent equipment simply isn't available. Sure, once
> > they get access to fine reeds and mouthpieces, they do better, but blaming
> > reeds for all one's ills is something no one wants to hear.
> >
> > Either you can play or you can't.
> >
> > David Hattner
> > clarinetist-at-large, NYC
> > -> Alice4Mac 2.5d3 E QWK Eval:04Feb96
> > Origin: Hat's Nut House
> Bravo! but what about our excuses?
>
> Dick W

   
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