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Author: Bbboy
Date: 2005-07-25 03:33
My name is Steven and I'm 11 years old. I have been playing the clarinet for 3 years. I would really like to go far with this and was wondering what most of you did to achieve the positions you have in bands and such. I was the 1st. clarinet 1st. seat in our band of 17 clarinets. I do take private lessons and also school lessons. I own a 32 year old wooden clarient that belonged to my mom(who use to play clarinet but faked reading music!!!) I am on the third book or Premiere Preformence.i wuz wondering whats the fingering for 1 note higher then a G.idk how you are going to give it to me lol
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Author: Robyn
Date: 2005-07-25 03:51
1. Practice a lot
2. Listen to as many good recordings/live performances as you can
3. Take full advantage of the search feature on the boards. There is a huge wealth of knowledge there.
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2005-07-25 04:18
Don't just practise a lot. Practise as much as you can while getting things done. Focus on being productive, and have a strategy to tackle all the things you need to improve on. Get a practise schedule from your private lesson teacher if you can. Never get complacent about your playing. Always listen to the best in our field, after a while you'll form favourites, and then you can listen to them. Because you seem to be a big fish in a small pond, you might be at risk of reaching a plateau, so always keep working. Set goals with the help of your teacher. Listen to other woodwind instruments and string instruments, and vocal music if you don't get too bored at first.
Bradley
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Author: Bbboy
Date: 2005-07-25 09:47
Thank you for your advice, I will talk to my instructor about a practicing schedule. I have been reading the posted messages and realized I have allot to learn. Thank You Steven T. Pa.
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Author: Bbboy
Date: 2005-07-25 09:56
Thank you Robyn for your advice, are you familiar with wood clarients. My instructor oiled it for me 2 years ago, is this something I should do often. It's a 100 Signet made in Selmer U.S.A , is it worth it for me to pay someone to oil it , they said you have to watch for the pads not to get oil on them. The music store I go to said the clarinet is worth over $1500.00 , it is 32 years old.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-07-25 12:59
It would be good to have either your teacher or a repair tech oil the Clarinet.
There are 2 types of oil - bore oil for the inside and key oil for the keywork pivot points. Don't bore oil the Clarinet often as it can deaden the sound.
The music store said $1500?? No, it's worth more like around $450-550 but should do you well for a few more years. Probably in 9th grade or 10th grade at the latest you may want to get a professional instrument or one of higher quality, but for now that is a good instrument.
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Author: Bbboy
Date: 2005-07-25 13:19
Thanks for your reply. I will start saving for a better one. The music center told me that it was worth $1500.00 but maybe they need to check further into it. Thanks Steven T.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-07-25 13:54
Bbboy wrote:
> The music center told me that it was worth $1500.00
Tell the music center that you'll be happy to sell them your clarinet for $1450 ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif) ...GBK
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-07-25 13:57
Yup, give em "a bargain"..............
Actually what would probably happen is that the music store would offer you $100 or so and turn around and put it up on the block for $900.
On Ebay they have those at $350
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2005-07-25 14:29
Bboy,
After reading what you are doing now, I'd say you are off to a great start. I particulary like the fact that you are taking both school and private lessons. In addition to the advice you've already received, I'd like to suggest something that my Dad "made" me do every practice session almost from the time I began the clarinet. For the last 5 or 10 minutes of each practice session, consider turning on the radio to a station that plays "popular" music you like (well, I don't know about rap music though it could help your sense of rhythm  ). Then play along. Try to play the melody or try to blend in with harmony. But try to find notes that fit. No matter how badly you do at first, you will improve over time and you will be on the path to developing a good ear (like your mom must have had). I will always be grateful to Dad for having me do that.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Asheeka
Date: 2005-07-25 17:15
what type of A? a low A, middle A, or high A?
A note higher than G:
low A: thumb and first three fingers down...and lower two fingers down.
middle A: no fingers on holes... push down the key directly above of the top keys
high A: push down register key... thumb and first two fingers down
P.S. I am also an 11 year old clarinetist...but i have only been playing for 1 and 1/2 years
Post Edited (2005-07-25 21:46)
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2005-07-25 18:19
Research, ask questions, read books, read articles, join ICA and read the magazine, read as much BBoard as possible, RELAX, relax, relax, blow air, blow air, blow air, research, listen to recordings, research, research, relax, know the sound you want, figure out how to get it, then PRACTICE TONE PRODUCTION, TTTHHHEEENNN your scales and technique and solo literature.
-Tyler
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Author: Bbboy
Date: 2005-07-25 21:24
Thanks Tyler, I have a brother named Tyler. How long have you been playing???
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2005-07-25 22:32
I will be a senior in high school this year and this will be my 6th year playing clarinet.
-Tyler
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