 The Clarinet BBoard
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-03-30 12:35
Before investing the effort in clarinet studies, start with the recorder.
It is inexpensive (she should pay a token portion to prove interest), durable and a similar layout to the clarinet.
It is also light enough that a first time music student can handle one without tremendous struggles.
Julian Bliss to the contrary, clarinets are difficult 'starter' instruments and can frustrtate a budding musician's drive to improve.
3-10 weeks on the recorder (you can play duets if she's on a simple melody line) and introduce the reed/mouthpiece/ligature/barrel 'duck call'.
Don't be surprised if a ten-year old waffles about practice.
The trick is in getting her to come to you for more play.
(It is called 'playing' after all.)
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sfalexi |
2003-03-30 02:03 |
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Neil |
2003-03-30 03:30 |
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PJ |
2003-03-30 05:19 |
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allencole |
2003-03-30 11:11 |
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The recorder is a fundamentals instrument... new |
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Synonymous Botch |
2003-03-30 12:35 |
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Ted |
2003-03-30 14:38 |
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