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Just starting out

Author: AnnieMatilda
Date: 2007-07-27 19:55

I have been lurking and reading posts for a little while now and thought it was time to say hello. I have wanted to play clarinet for as long as I can remember and at last, four months ago and nearing retirement, I decided to treat myself.

I did not think it would be easy to learn and the more I read the more complicated the whole process seems to be. Still, I am trying to be patient with myself and have made a little progress since my first fruitless effort when no sound at all came from the instrument.

I do have a couple of questions (well lots really but I don't want to bore you all).

1. My right thumb has been aching a bit. I have very bony fingers and have found that padding my thumb a little does ease it. Is that alright to do?

2. Is it necessary to take the instrument to pieces after each practice, especially if I do three short practices throughout the day.

3. How long will it be before my husband can dispose of the earplugs during my practice sessions? In other words, when will I start to sound ok to listen to? :-)

Thanks for all the useful information that I have already gleaned from this great site. (wanders off repeating "I must be patient, I must be patient")

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