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Author: Kassie
Date: 2004-08-16 15:49
HI,
I just found this board this weekend and I think its great. Sorry if I ask things that already have been covered.
I stopped playing when I was about 14. I finally deceided to pick it up again 15 years later. I ordered a Rosetti on Ebay and noticed there were a couple of extra levers I did not recall (I was born and raised in Germany) So I figured I better start out with some lessons. The clarinet was pretty frustrating. I could get all the notes except B and C and my teacher tried it after about a month and had the same problems. Repairguy said it could not be adjusted proberly and made to stay that way because of the metal used. So if anyone wants to get there kid one of those 100 $ ones don't because it is very discouraging. Anyway, I am renting a beginning student Selmer right now but really would like to get a decent one, so what do I have to watch out for if I buy used. It seems some people have gotten lucky with theirs but is there anything I should watch out for? The good new ones are probably out of my range.
I know what I used to sound like and what I sound like now, also my brain and my fingers don't seem to want to work quite properly yet, any suggestions on materials I could use to practice that is interesting but not too challenging to get back easier than starting at the beginning books? (I say that knowing that I still need to get this system and alternate fingering down) . Thank you
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-08-16 17:10
My guess, Kassie, is that you had been playing a German system clarinet when you were fourteen. I'm not familiar with Rosetti, but if it's an inferior CSO (clarinet shaped object and a Boehm system as well... oh, dear.
I hope you can find a knowledgeable teacher, one who's really aware of your background, who understands the German system clarinet and who's sensitive to your particular situation and can work with you with that in mind.
There are lots and lots of JUNK 'Albert' (German) system horns on eBay, but also some [older] good ones. So, if you search for a German/Albert system one on eBay please ask a knowledgeable clarinetist to help you find a REAL one.
This is just a suggestion... in case you decide to go that route.
- r![[cool]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/cool.gif) n b -
Post Edited (2004-08-16 17:12)
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Author: John_May
Date: 2004-08-16 17:48
Rossetti... sounds pretty close to Rossi, so it must be almost as good, right? There is an Amati 670 Bb in a german system, and according to all reviews I've heard on top-line Amati horns, it should be an excellent player. Try looking around WWBW, that might give you a better idea of your options. German system clarinets are certainly rare, though.
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Author: Kassie
Date: 2004-08-16 18:05
Since I have to relearn anyway I think I go with the new one. I started playing when I was about 9 and played in our local orchestra on their clarinet and for about the last year or so was on first chair (might of course have been lack of better choices). Also found that it takes a little to think when I hear play e flat and actually playing it. Guess it is like speaking english I need to learn the terms and start thinking of them automatically without translating. Of course p or something like that is prob. universal but hearing it out loud sounds different. From reading through the post it does not sound as if any of you really agree on a brand of clarinets. Does the same go for reeds? How about finetuning clarinets (if I ever get to that point again) is that something any technician can do or is that a specialty thing?
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-08-16 20:36
Often mentioned here, Kassie, are the Top Four brands that have a good reputation.
Not necessarily in order, they are:
* Buffet
* Leblanc
* Selmer
* Yamaha
Personally, I like Vito, Bundy, Yamaha... and some of the old Conns, as good student instruments. Beyond that, you're considering professional qualilty with big price tags.
- ron b -
( whose personal favorite is his Preufer Oehler system with a Geo Bundy 3 mouthpiece and a 3 - 31/2 regular Rico reed....
and uses a Vito or Bundy when giving Boehm system lessons. )
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