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Author: starlight03
Date: 2006-07-06 04:44
Does anyone have any suggestions for instruments to try out. Im looking to buy a new clarinet and so far all I have tried is a Yamaha Allegro. I would appreciate any suggestions!
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Author: ClariTone
Date: 2006-07-06 16:35
Use the search function. This topic has been discussed numerous times and most are easily found in the archives.
Best of Luck!!!
Clayton
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Author: hans
Date: 2006-07-07 14:08
starlight03,
The Yamaha web site describes the Allegro as an intermediate instrument. As a music educator, that may suit you. But trying the professional level instruments from Buffet, Selmer, LeBlanc, and Yamaha will result in a better decision, even if you prefer and choose the Allegro in the end.
Buffet's R13 is apparently the most popular of the professional models by a wide margin. In your position, I would start with that one. You could also visit your college and ask your professors for recommendations.
Good luck in college.
Regards,
Hans (who currently plays a Selmer Recital for no particular reason other than that it feels right for me)
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Author: Bruno
Date: 2006-07-07 16:19
The difference between an intermediate horn and a top-of-the-line professional horn does not at first appear to be great, but as Mark Twain said of the right word compared to the almost-right word, it's the difference between lightening and a lightening bug.
You only pass through once! Go for the best.
b/
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Author: starlight03
Date: 2006-07-09 03:13
Thanks everyone for all the help I think that I have a much better idea of what to try out now. Thanks again!
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2006-07-09 17:54
I'd love to hear what your professor recommends. I didn't always agree with their selections (I studied through high school only) but I always felt I could have done a lot worse. And there are professional instruments that I do NOT like at all.
My wife, a clarinet player, started sax last year and has been playing an intermediate sax to date. Today a pad needs to be adjusted and she has a lesson tomorrow so she borrowed my professional alto. Now she doesn't want to play her horn anymore. The intonation is better, the keywords flawless, and the sound significantly better.
I guess I should buy her a professional sax now. Sigh... ;o)
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2006-07-09 22:12
First of all, I would research many models. There is abundant information on this BBoard and other places on the web.
I play a 5-year-old Buffet R-13 and am still fairly happy with it. One of the only disadvantages to the R-13 TO ME is the comparative unevenness of shape and resistance between certain notes. For picky, really-sensitive players, this can be fixed or at least helped a little by some professional wood-working in the tone holes (I think) but in general I just love the sweet tone of this instrument. Great projection, too.
The Leblanc Concerto II and Opus II are also good-quality professional models.
There's also Yamaha, Rossi, and some other Buffet models which include: the Tosca, the Festival, the Prestige R13 and Prestige RC.
If you are concerned about bore stability, Buffet provides what's called "Greenline" material which is great for outdoor playing----it's supposed to pretty much never crack. There are also some hard rubber models available from Mr. Tom Ridenour. These are quite different and really, every clarinet model is very unique so make sure you 'test drive' any horn before you buy it.
Good luck
-Tyler
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