Author: D
Date: 2006-12-18 19:41
I second the earlier suggestions. ABRSM forum, mainly because it can be very entertaining. And find a community music group. I go to one in Cambridgeshire which has people from about 4 to pretty much death. Loads of beginners on all sorts of instrument, lots of different groups and levels. As people have said, it doesn't matter if you go and don't play a note for a few weeks. The week that you play a few you'll feel on top of the world. And you'll take the music home and practice, and then next week you'll get a few more.
Also, if later on you start having trouble with the clarinet weight, there are slings and various suspension devices around that are worth investigating. Also whistle, harmonica, smaller recorders, cornet etc might be lighter or strain different places. Whether it is clari or electric bass keep playing! And if you can even partially hold a tune most community choirs are desperate for enthusiastic men.
Most important thing - have fun - but I think you've figured that one out already!
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