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Re: Neophyte needs help!

Author: hans
Date: 2008-01-15 03:50
Attachment: ShawMethod.bmp (154k)

trumper,

At the risk of violating someone's copyright... the attachment is an excerpt from the Artie Shaw Clarinet Method book, which is unfortunately no longer available. It describes Artie's mouthpiece philosophy, among other things. If you can find someone who plays better than Artie did, take her/his advice instead.

IMO standard Rico reeds are not very good. Try Rico Royal, if you want to stay with the brand. Go down in strength to a #2 until you've been playing a month or two and your embouchure has developed.

The register tube is supposed to intrude into the bore. Try to avoid getting your swab caught on it.

Last but not least, try to find a competent teacher who can show you what to do and what not to do so that you don't pick up any bad habits.

Regards,
Hans

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