Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-03-08 02:33
I have a fobes debut. It plays VERY well (I found out that that for me personally a size 4 or 4.25 reed matches up well with it, and I got a great sound out of it, as well as articulation, control, etc) Not to mention it's only around 25 dollars, so it won't break the bank.
Another thing you might want to do is try to find a local community band. Some bands reportoire can be very demanding (I was in one, but unfortunately, as fun as it was, can't continue), but there are also community bands around who maybe have more beginner members like yourself and you would be able to claw your way through the music with them. This helps with sightreading and blending, as well as just having some fun.
Also, you can try to get there earlier or stay there a little later and sometimes ask some questions and pick up some good tips from the other members of the band. We can only do so much over an internet newsboard, but someone who can see what you're doing might be able to point out a few things. I help out one of the members in one of the bands I'm in (a returning player after a ten year hiatus). I tell her to feel free to ask me any questions and I'll help her if I can. And sometimes, I can. So look around for local community bands.
This link should help you find one if you're interested . . .
http://www.boerger.org/c-m/groups.shtml
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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