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Author: UnkownUsername
Date: 2009-03-30 22:51
Ive been playing on a plastic beginner clarinet for about 3 years now and
recently bought a wooden intermediate Selmer clarinet.
Should I expect to not be able to play at the level I have been on the plastic one? Ive been having issues playing higher and lower notes on it. Is this to be expected?
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Author: Bluesparkle
Date: 2009-03-31 00:23
Every instrument feels different. If your new clarinet has good pads and is mechanically sound, then you shouldn't be fighting to get notes out. If it hasn't been examined by a tech, then it may be worth your while to make sure everything is sealing properly.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2009-03-31 02:28
For the cost of a wooden intermediate clarinet, you could get a Ridenour Lyrique which though isn't wooden, is highly regarded by those who play em.
The new Bliss Clarinets by Leblanc/Backun are also worth seriously checking out.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: pewd
Date: 2009-03-31 04:30
>Is this to be expected?
no.
have a GOOD repair tech go over the instrument.
most used instruments are in need of repair work - usually full repads.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2009-03-31 06:18
It's just possible that you've got so used to the keywork on your old clarinet, it's taking a bit of time for your fingers to adapt. I had/have the same problem. The old R13 I normally use sounds much better than the plastic clarinet I use for marching, but the lower keys are not as comfortable and I always need a bit of time when going from one to the other.
Re. the high notes, I have an old wooden Normandy 10, which I believe was a student model, that produces the altissimo notes far more easily than the R13. No idea why.
Steve
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