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Re: How long can a clarinet last?

Author: JoueJolie
Date: 2008-07-21 05:33

My teacher told me my R13 Bb clarinet was blown out this year. I didn't really want to believe him because my clarinet is only 7 years old and I'm a student who is low on cash. The fact of whether or not the instrument is blown out is complicated.

The two big problems my instrument has are unfixable flat throat tones and lack of hold. Talking about "hold" is kind of abstract and it usually seems to determine if/when an instrument is blown out. As far as the flat throat tones, you could probably argue different reasons than it being blown out.

I play on a synthetic barrel on that clarinet and various mouthpieces. I also tried other barrels to see if it would help the problems. The instrument still wasn't to the level I needed.

I tried a new R13 and the throat tones weren't flat and it had better hold. The hold was determined by playing the first page of the Copland on both instruments. The new instrument was more even through the registers and was generally easier to play.

I don't know which instrument would have played better brand new. Its possible that my older clarinet always had less hold and flatter throat tones but it didn't really present itself until I reached a certain point in my playing. So, I don't know if my instrument is really "blown out." Anything that makes you better without practice is certainly a good thing, so I got the new R13.

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