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Author: jerry
Date: 2000-08-22 23:01
Does anyone know of a CD or Tape that demonstrates the diferent music notes, tones, sharps, flats, chords, etc. (obviously I know not of what I speak). I am trying to learn how to identify all these (while I wait to see what clarinet to buy)sounds. With a lot of luck there would be something like this on the clarinet. However, sounds from a piano or violin might help. Just trying to learn this dern music stuff.
Thanks everyone ~ jerry
PS I ordered a Debut MP, reeds and a ligature (thought that was a legal term) today. I hope all this comes assembled -- I might get the reeds and ligature on backwards. I didn't know what a ligature was until yesterday and didn't know it came seperate until today.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-08-22 23:37
jerry wrote:
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I hope all this comes assembled -- I might get the reeds and ligature on backwards.
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Nope.
The flat side of the reed goes onto a flat part of the mouthpiece, and you'll see where the tips line up. The tip of the reed should be in line with the tip of the mouthpiece. The reeds (assuming they're cane) need to be wet in your mouth a bit (a couple of minutes) before you put them on the mouthpiece.
The ligature slides over the reed/mouthpiece assembly. On most ligatures one side is a bit bigger than the other - that's the side that goes on "first" over the tip. Depending on the ligature you bought the screws will be on the top or bottom - look for a flat part in the ligature where a reed would fit.
I could show you how to put it together in less than a minute; it's obvious how to do it after someone shows you :^) See if you can find a clarinet player in town to make sense out of it.
What reeds did you get (brand and strength)?
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Author: jerry
Date: 2000-08-23 00:10
I think the ligature is a Rvner ($13.950.......does that sound right? The reeds are Zonda 2 1/2. All this from Munsy Winds.
~ jerry
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Author: Allen Cole
Date: 2000-08-23 06:46
As far as CD/Tape music lessons, I recommend using band method such as Standard of Excellence (Kjos) or Accent or Achievement (Alfred). They use play-along CDs which can help you check up on yourself.
It's important, though, to work on counting rhythms so that you don't become dependent on the recordings. I recommend using the Master Theory Workbooks (Kjos), and Classical Music for Dummies (IDG).
I provide support for people using Master Theory at my website. the URL is:
http://allencole.tripod.com/mt_help.htm
Good luck,
Allen
allencole@richmond.com
http://allencole.tripod.com
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