Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 1999/11

From: "Carl & Polly Anderson" <DClarinet@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] re: Major tuning and pitch problems
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:06:26 -0500

Audrey, I would add the following two mouthpieces to your list. Both were
developed by outstanding mouthpiece makers for young and/or beginning
students. They are the Fobes "Debut" and the Hite "Premier". They are
aboth available from places like the Woodwind, MuncyWinds and International
Musical Suppliers. They generally are priced under $30.00. They are really
good. Carl Anderson
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From: Audrey Travis <vsofan@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] re: Major tuning and pitch problems

> Walter wrote (in part):
>
> Watch out for Artley's, Conns, Heinkins and
> Armstrongs. They play totally crazy. If at all possible, discourage your
>
> students from renting them or buying them. They will cause unfixably
> tuning
> problems at all levels and will eventually make life hell for the high
> school
> band director.
>
> Walter
> Could you or anyone else on the list please expand on the list of
> beginners' clarinets that I should actively discourage parents from
> renting or purchasing? I teach band at 6 elementary (grade) schools and
> I not only need the list, but some detailed reasons to give my parents
> regarding why this is going to create a problem for their child. Some
> of these instruments may be far more affordable, and a couple of my
> schools are in somewhat disadvantaged areas. Are you able to detail the
> disadvantages of each?
>
> Also, I generally recommend an upgraded mouthpiece if financially
> feasible - so far, my list has included:
> Selmer C85 115
>
> Yamaha 4C
>
> Van Doren B 45
>
> I know we've had a lot of discussion over the past few months about
> mouthpieces, but I would like to ask for people's best
> recommendationsfor mouthpieces for kids who are 9 or 10 when they start
> in a full band program with no time available for sectionals or a lot of
> troubleshooting on the spot. By the time each class is settled, I'm
> lucky to get 25 minutes of teaching/playing time twice a week.
>
> Also, as a relative clarinet beginner myself, how does one know how to
> match a clarinet and a mouthpiece? Would anyone venture to put together
> some good clarinet and mouthpiece combos? I start all my beginners on
> #2 reeds.
>
>
> Help, PLEASE.
>
> Thanks, everyone.
>
> Cheers
>
> Audrey
>
>
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