Author: Tobin
Date: 2008-09-11 16:49
Much obliged for the wise words provided by MRN. I have had to study piano to achieve the degrees that I have, but I don't look down upon my instrument for being monophonic, nor look up to the piano for being so.
I have never met (although I'm certain you'll find one) a pianist who thought they were fundamentally a greater musician for playing their instrument than another musician of the same caliber. Oh, wait, look...we just did!
Jeffy:
"All in all a composer that plays piano has many advantages over any instrument with a polyphany of one."
Tell that to Hector Berlioz. If you do not understand the historical context of Berlioz's impact then look it up.
You're the one who has displayed the ego with the higher-than-thou condescension. I did not exalt myself nor the clarinet for your disparagement.
"That being said, I think my perspective is just as valid and I hope that you can put your ego aside as I have and give me some pointers that will actually help me pick up the clarinet faster."
My post was not in response to your request for aid (which is something I provide frequently on what topics I can)...you didn't ask for any! I responded to YOUR providing aid that you are not qualified to give, and which did not address the OP's issues.
"It is unfortuante that you want to take it there but in the end, you chose an instrument that is limited."
I did not take it anywhere. I described the fundamental difference in how the instruments are held. YOU brought up the mono/polyphony, the superiority of pianists, and your "valid" opinion. By the way, the piano is not an "unlimited" instrument.
"Clarinet is cool and all but it is an instrument that you blow in and push buttons."
I could not possibly supply better words to describe you're understanding of the clarinet, and the validity of your clarinet opinion.
James
Gnothi Seauton
Post Edited (2008-09-11 17:06)
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