Klarinet Archive - Posting 000674.txt from 1997/02

From: JE Kirkwood <jek100@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: R
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 14:56:51 -0500

> >Does Buffet care? Somebody take up the challenge and explain this to me.
> >When I go back to>
> I've never tried the LeBlanc clarinets, but I did have an opportunity to
> try a Yamaha. I found it also to play much more in tune than my R13. Why
> didn't I buy it? Well, I also felt it lacked character (now there's a
> nebulous concept). The sound lacked life, but it was much more naturally
> in tune.
>

I always thought the life and character in a person's playing came from
them and
not just the instrument - you can't just put the thing in your mouth and
blow and expect the sound to have life!
Jenny.