Klarinet Archive - Posting 000720.txt from 2000/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] A returner to the clarinet seeks advice
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 07:17:44 -0400

At 08:58 AM 5/15/2000 +0100, Wendy Kirkland wrote:
>Dear list
>
>I have recently restarted playing the clarinet after a 12 year 'break'!!!
....
>I am using a Rico Royal 3.5 reed. Is this too hard? I can't remember which
way the numbers run anyway, just that that's what I used to have.
>Any help would be appreciated. I might go and have some lessons!
>
IMHO, a 3 1/2 is a bit stiff for restarting after many years, depending of
course on your mouthpiece. Cut back to a 2 1/2 and you'll probably get a
lot farther without busting lungs and popping eyes. You could no doubt
handle those 3 1/2's just fine when your embouchure was in shape. If you
were a marathon runner who had not run in 12 years, how far do you think
you would get in your first race after the layoff without training first?
Lessons would be a good idea, too.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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