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Author: clarinetinwi
Date: 2005-09-03 03:56
These past few weeks I've noticed that my clarinet (E11) has become dull and lifeless. I try to make my playing more characteristic of the clarinet but it doesn't seem to be working. I felt that I was making excellant progress the past 3 years but now it feels like I've hit a plateau. Is my clarinet too amateur? Is it my oral cavity? If it helps at all my set up is VD 4 Rue Lepic reeds, VD Optimum Lig, Gigliotti 2 MP. Thanks in advance; I'd really like to get out of this rut!
Brad
Post Edited (2005-09-03 04:35)
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-09-03 04:21
The E-11 doesn't have the sound of the R-13. I'd get a better Clarinet. What has probably happened is that your standards have matured and you are hitting a "wall".
Your VD #4 sounds a bit hard. I'd try using the 3.5+ possibly.
If you've got the $$$, upgrade to a professional model (several models and brands are out there, you've got to make the final decision on what works best for you).
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Author: hans
Date: 2005-09-03 15:24
clarinetinwi,
IMO a relatively sudden change like that could be caused by a change in the instrument. I would have it checked by a good repair technician.
Hans
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Author: 3dogmom
Date: 2005-09-04 16:36
In the interests of horses and not zebras, possibly the heat/humidity is necessitating a change in reed. Not uncommon in the summer.
Sue Tansey
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2005-09-04 22:40
Like she said, start with the essential (and least expensive) remedy...
without the reed, it's just a lamp in the making.
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