Klarinet Archive - Posting 000159.txt from 2003/11

From: Will Shattuck <wshattuck@-----.org>
Subj: [kl] Getting back into playing clarinet
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:01:48 -0500

Hi all,

I was a music major in college and got a teaching credential. I taught
music for 5 1/2 years before moving into the computer field. During
this time my clarinet moved into a state of disrepair due to my
neglect. My clarinet is almost done being repaired. Here is my question.

It's been almost 8 years since I played clarinet and 3 years since I
played alto sax. What would be the best way to get back in shape? I
have forgotten a lot of the conditioners that my clarinet teacher in
college taught me. We didn't write them down unlike some chromatic
stuff we did. Any suggestions?

Also, I was playing on Vandoren V-12's in the 4 - 4 1/2 range. What
strength should I start on? 2 1/2, 3....?

Thanks,

Will Shattuck
living in Visalia, CA

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