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Mouthpiece for beginner?

Author: mrsbean
Date: 2006-08-29 20:39

My son is in beginner middle school band. We purchased a refurbished Buffet wood (E11?) clarinet for him, and it came with a brand new mouthpiece.

The band director is telling me that we need to purchase a Vandoren 5rv mouthpiece.

Is this necessary for a beginner? How does the Vandoren 5rv differ from a stock mouthpiece at the beginner level?

The clarinet and accessories were a lot of $$$ (at least for me); I'd prefer not to purchase a new mouth piece right now. I played clarinet for seven years in middle school and highschool, and I don't remember there being such specifics even when I was in symphonic band.

Thanks for your help.

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mrsbean

2006-08-29 20:39