Klarinet Archive - Posting 001071.txt from 1999/11

From: Takumi123@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Help with buying a new clarinet!
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:32:43 -0500

(JIn a message dated 99/11/28 18:19:58 $BB@-----.com writes:(B

(J<< I am interested in knowing what factors contributed to better sight(B
(J playing because of a better intsrtument. Was it better response(B
(J physically from the keys, the quality of the sound, intonation? It would(B
(J be helpful to share this with young players. >>(B
(JFirst of all the plastic clarinets aren't the best fit for most of our (B
(Jordinary fingers. Technically your fingers are closer to the keys and can (B
(Jreach them quicker on the R-13. The notes respond easier if u have a (B
(Jconsiderable reed and mouthpiece, with a better quality of sound and (B
(Jintonation. If you are at the level of noticing the difference between reeds (B
(Jand mouthpieces, you will definately notice a great difference in the R-13. (B
(JWhen you sight read, you don't have to worry about pressing down on the B a (B
(Jlittle harder or something if some of the keys are out of wack. Also the (B
(Jtransition from A to B is a lot smoother which contribute to your site (B
(Jreading. But I guess all of this matters to how good someone is since the (B
(Jbetter u are greater the diffence you feel with a different clarinet.(B
(JTAkumi(B
(JPS: by the way how old are u and wat level do u consider yourself at the (B
(Jclarinet(B

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