Klarinet Archive - Posting 001237.txt from 1997/10

From: "Laine" <tlaine@-----.net>
Subj: Re: 4.5!!!?
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:07:34 -0500

I agree with Jeroen, at least in relation to myself. I just started playing
the clarinet 3 months ago, on my own, after a 20 or so year break. I
couldn't get a proper tone on a 2.5 reed, I could barely get any sound out.
So I went and bought a 1.5 reed and was able to finally play something. And
now I am working up as I get more proficient.

I don't know if I would have stuck it out, if I had to play on the 2.5 reed
initially. And I am glad I switched to the lower reed, even if it is
considered a "kids" sized reed.

Regards,
Laine

>>I am astonished by the fact that you (USA) gays/teachers give the
beginners
reeds with pretty heavy strength, i.e.: Vandoren #3 or higher. Here, in
Europe that is not at all a normal (but what is normal?) procedure: a lot
of us begin with giving the kids (9 years old) #1,5 or #2! What a
difference! When I give my kiddies something above #2 it is impossible to
give a proper tone. So, why is here such a vast difference between Europe
and USA?
Jeroen T. Salm
The Netherlands>>