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Author: Squirrel
Date: 2004-07-01 08:49
I've recently managed to convince my mother that I actually should move up to a professional level clarinet. I'm also going to need a new mouthpiece as I've been using the 4C that came with my Yamaha student model. As well as that, I'm going to be getting my braces off in a month or so, which is about the time I'd be getting the new clarinet. Is it advisable to get the clarinet and mouthpiece at the same time, bearing in mind that I'll probably also be getting used to playing without braces, or should I wait until I'm used to the clarinet first and then get the mouthpiece? I'd like to get the clarinet as soon as possible, as my current one has a few problems with it that I'd like to not have to worry about...
(And we've already made a decision about what sort of clarinet/mouthpiece I'm getting, so there's no need to discuss about the various merits of different models!)
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Author: msloss
Date: 2004-07-01 12:13
If you've already chosen what your clarinet/mpiece combo is going to be, and you are already committed to making the investment, why wait?
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Author: Squirrel
Date: 2004-07-01 12:18
I was just wondering if it was a good idea in terms of getting used to several new factors at once, or whether it's better to introduce them one at a time....
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2004-07-01 12:42
I wouldn't do it at once.... get used to the clarinet and try a new mpc after that. Because I'm wondering how did you already made a decision about the mpc, without trying it on you’re new clarinet?? Maybe the mpc doesn’t “work” with the new clarinet…..
But.. I would always take a new item in combination with a familiar item.
Eddy
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Author: Kevin
Date: 2004-07-01 13:32
I would hang on to the 4C for now. They are fine mouthpieces...I would have kept playing on mine had I not dropped and broke it :(
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Author: William
Date: 2004-07-01 15:02
Usually, we clarinetists have "the" clarinet, but we are seaching for "the" mouthpiece. Seldom do we go "cold turkey" and select both at the same time. I think, however, if I were making an "extreme makeover" and switching both mouthpiece and clarinet, I would select the clarinet first, using the mouthpiece and reed set-up that I was already comfortable (and familiar) with. Then, having selected *the* clarinet, I would then begin the mouthpiece selection process (which can be endless) and hopefully find one that complements my playing style as well as my new clarinet.
Bottom line: select the clarinet first with the mouthpice/reed set-up you are familiar with. Then, select a new mouthpiece if you feel you still need to.
FWIW--most clarinetists that think they need new equipement to improve, simply need to improve how they play the equiprment they already have.
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Author: msloss
Date: 2004-07-01 15:11
Squirrel, if you've genuinely already chosen your gear, you might as well take the plunge and just do it. There really isn't that much to be gained by "learning" your new clarinet first, and then changing mouthpieces if the conclusion is already predetermined.
However, if you are still flexible about your choices, then yes, only change one thing at a time, like get your braces off first and see where you are. Your new clarinet may change your opinion about what mouthpiece gets you the results you seek (or vice versa).
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