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Re: Bakun Legacy

Author: DaveKessler
Date: 2007-06-26 21:49

"That is not an interesting concept, if true, but a bizarre one. It's akin to providing them with tools that will prevent them from being forced to learn how to play properly."

Then is it acceptable that Buffet includes a 64.5mm barrel standard on the E11 for the very same reason?

I do in theory agree with you. Giving kids shorter barrels and tuning a clarinet to their faults does not help them improve on those issues... the Leblanc Rapsodie is a great clarinet but with its 66mm barrel, most students cannot play it up to pitch, so they dont buy it.

Manufacturer's are forced to compete. So if they can get a playing advantage for their target market, they are going to use it.

The other trend of thought though is that when the clarinet is easier to play in tune for the player, it allows them focus on improving their playing in other aspects.

Dave Kessler
Kessler & Sons Music
http://www.kesslermusic.com

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