Klarinet Archive - Posting 000267.txt from 2005/06

From: "Andy Jablonski" <ajablons@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] beginner's clarinet
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:01:52 -0400

One thing to remember, buy it from a reputable dealer, don't get any
thing from Walmart/Costco.

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From: Gavan Fantom [mailto:gavan@-----.org]=20
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 7:08 AM
To: klarinet@-----.org
Subject: Re: [kl] beginner's clarinet

Ormondtoby Montoya wrote:
> Caleb, wood instruments are neither easier nor more difficult to
play.
> Wood instruments are generally more expensive, but nevertheless a good
> plastic clarinet can cost more than a junky wood clarinet.

Wooden clarinets are however a bit heavier. While this shouldn't make a=20
difference to most people, children or people with weak right=20
thumbs/wrists/arms may find starting on a plastic clarinet easier.

--=20
Gilette - the best a man can forget

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