Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 2003/10

From: "Dee D. Flint" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] [clarinet] reeds for beginners?
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:25:37 -0400

Part of the problem is that Vandoren #3 is equal to approximately 3.5 in
almost any other brand. This makes them way too hard for most beginners. A
number 2 Vandoren (2.5 in most other brands) would be more appropriate for
beginners. I started my daughters on #2.5 Mitchell Lurie reeds.

----- Original Message -----
From: "K. Brannon" <kbrannon@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] [clarinet] reeds for beginners?

> Hi List,
> I'm teaching several beginners (mostly private school and homeschooled
kids)
> and am having trouble figuring out which reeds to start them on. The
public
> school band directors in my area insist students use Vandoren 3's but they
> seem too hard at first. I have a reed knife, clipper, and sandpaper kit,
but it
> seems to be too much trouble constantly fixing their reeds. (I have
enough
> trouble with my own!) Isn't there a "store brand" that is pretty
consistent for
> a beginner? Any suggestions?
>
> Karen Brannon
>
>
>
>
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