Klarinet Archive - Posting 000320.txt from 1998/06

From: "Jay D. Webler" <webler@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Normandy Clarinet
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 01:58:40 -0400

Tristan,
Sorry about that. Jason is the one I was trying to answer. Guess I've been reading to many
64th note turns lately. Thank you for your comments. It seems that I have flare for getting people
going. I am fairly new to this clarinet email stuff. I becoming convinced that probably the best thing to say is
either Yea. or Nay and leave it at that.

Jay Webler
webler @-----.net

On Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:04:40 -0400, RJ Carpenter wrote:

>Woah, wasn't me that had any problem with it. ;-)
> I believe your message was meant for Jason; but that's okay, it wouldn't
>be the first time that I myself wrote a response to the wrong person.
> I know of MANY children who take excellent care of their first
>clarinets; some plastic, and a few wood. I commend you on your choice of a
>better horn. I believe that cheap horns (no offense to Vitos, Bundys, etc.;
>they are good for what they are) teach faulty embrochure and encourage the
>student to play meekly; but that's just my opinion. I am glad to see at
>least a few students started out on quality instruments like the one you
>described. As for me; I believe that all students should be started out on
>wood horns. It is my personal belief (and let's please NOT start the wood
>vs. plastic thing again!!!) that plastic horns should only be used for
>marching band and other outdoor applications. If nothing else, the extra
>care needed for a wood horn helps to encourage the student to become more
>responsible and mature.
> That's my $.10
>Tristan CArpenter
>

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