Klarinet Archive - Posting 000156.txt from 2004/01

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <arlyss1@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] learning doubling instruments; was, Hi
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:20:27 -0500

Rory wrote:

>I am not new here on the klarinet mailing list. My name Is Rory Cronin. but for those who dont know me.
>

Nice to see you posting, Rory. Now, that's a lot of music to be
playing! I think it's excellent that you are branching out so much
already. Have you considered adding flute or double reeds yet? I'm
completely serious.

I found flute to be quite a challenge - and have yet to really learn a
double reed instrument. However, that latter will more than likely be
changing, since one of my twins is expressing an interest in learning
the bassoon! Talk about some serious insanity! I've always had the
utmost respect for bassoonists, not only because of the embouchure & the
need for reed making skills, but also because of the requirement to
learn all those THUMB positions! 8-O

At any rate, learning all the clarinets & saxes is quite a beginning.
What kind of music do you enjoy? You play in any small jazz ensembles?
Those can be quite challenging. Flute would be an interesting
instrument to add for that, as would oboe or bassoon.

Patricia Smith

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