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Re: Comparison of Options

Author: David Peacham
Date: 2004-12-03 22:06

Bear in mind that, so long as the Forte is less well-known, it might be harder to sell if you ever want to.

Among the big-4 student instruments, there doesn't seem to be a great deal to choose between them, dollar for dollar. But do have her play the instrument to check she's comfortable with it - especially if she has small hands and/or thin fingertips. This isn't a matter of deciding which one she likes best, if she's likely to find that difficult. It's making sure you don't buy one she really struggles with.

In theory any (standard) mouthpiece is supposed to work with any (standard) clarinet. In practice there are tuning issues. I had to change mouthpiece when I changed instruments for exactly this reason. She needs to play a scale into a tuner and make sure that she isn't struggling to get it into pitch on any note.

Consensus seems to be that the B45 is unsuitable for beginners.

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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.

To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.

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