Klarinet Archive - Posting 000850.txt from 1998/08

From: pollyg@-----. Gulakowski)
Subj: Re: [kl] major decision
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:37:46 -0400

P: Maybe a used R-13 that could cost a little less - if you can find
one!
Go for the good stuff! Even if you don't play in college, the R-13 will
make your high school experience very positive and much smoother. Of
course, I don't know the other horn...
Paulette

On Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:01:05 -0400 Ben Stutzman <benstutzman@-----.net>
writes:
>My name is Ben Stutzman, I'm new to the list. I'm a sophmore in HS
>and
>have been taking private lessons for 4 years. (I think) I just
>switched
>teachers (wasn't easy) and got a *wonderful* new teacher. This fall
>I'm
>trying out for district band - I was encouraged too. The only problem
>is I grew out of my piece of junk Bundy a while ago. When I play the
>audition piece, it sounds terrible because my clarinet is SO out of
>tune, and altissimo is incredibly bright, not to mention difficult to
>play. It's not good for a whole lot. Oh yeah, marching band. My
>teacher suggested either buy a NEW intermediate Yamaha YCL52 or pro
>R-13. I would love to get the pro instrument; but I am really at an
>intermediate level. My parents will contribute enough for the Yamaha,
>me chipping in the rest for the R-13. Is it good for me to get a
>professional horn? I will play through HS for sure, I'm not sure
>about
>college. If I get a intermediate instrument and play in college, then
>I
>will want a professional clarinet. Is it better to get the R-13 while
>I
>have the money? Even if I stop in 3 years, which I don't plan to, is
>the R-13 worth it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks.
>
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>Ben Stutzman
>benstutzman@-----.net
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