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Author: Nick Angiolillo
Date: 2004-11-08 05:03
About a year ago I stopped playing clarinet because I started college and just couldn't find time for it. Now, of course, I miss it dearly. A good friend of mine plays clarinet in the university orchestra and they are in desperate need of a clarinetist -- he is the only one! Now I have a few months to get my butt in gear to see if I can get back up to playing well again and then meet with the music director to see if he can place me.
Before "quitting" I had actually only been playing for about 14 months, but I was pretty good -- my teacher said I progressed faster than any other student he's ever had, and that I had the tone of someone who had been playing their whole life. After about 10 months of playing I auditioned for a band and the auditioner said I sounded like Eddie Daniels, and that was a big boost to my ego. I know, however, that my technique and articulation left much to be desired, because I just didn't have the experience in that area.
Anyway, if anyone wants to comment on that, feel free.
But here's my question. I haven't touched my clarinet since August (which was the last time I was home) and I remember there being a problem with the topjoint and the mouthpiece connection--it was really wobbly, and I had been using a piece of paper inserted between the joint so that it would stay still. Is this a problem with the topjoint or with the mouthpiece? Should the mouthpiece be recorked? About how much do recorkings go for? I ask because the mp is a Hite Premiere which can be bought brand new for probably $20-$25.
Thanks for any help or advice
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-11-08 05:20
Recorking's aren't that much at all. I'd get it recorked if you like that mouthpiece. It's often dificult to find a mouthpiece that you like and there's no use gambling when you can just recork the one you have.
Other than that, welcome back and toot away!
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: pewd
Date: 2004-11-08 05:25
$8-12 at most shops, varies by shop and region.
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2004-11-08 13:15
If I sounded like Eddie Daniels I wouldn't be quick to change mouthpieces. Some people search for mouthpieces their whole lives and sound like a sick goose.
Have it recorked at the next opportunity.
A temporary "fix" can be achieved by wrapping the cork area with as much teflon plumbers tape as you need to stop the wobbling.
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