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Should I get a new mouthpiece?

Author: Plonk
Date: 2010-05-22 19:20

Hi I'm new to the forum - just joined today.

I've had a haitus from the clarinet for 3 years and picked up the instrument again last week, and am experiencing a wonderful resurgence of enthusiasm! I have practised every day for the last 10 days and am working on rebuilding my stamina. My clarinet has not enjoyed being neglected these last 3 years though, and is not responding as it used to - some sticky keys etc.

I've set myself a target of taking the dip ABRSM in about 3 years time. (I was grade 8+ in 1991 & have a degree in music).

I am wondering what I can do right now to improve my playing (aside from practice!) My mouthpiece has teeth marks on the top (what's the technical word for that bit?) and I'm not sure if that's a bad thing? I currently play on a Vandoren B45 (Yamaha YCL34 you go about choosing one? After a quick search on John Packer I am bewildered. I live abroad and can't buy from a shop (there aren't any), so I need to pick one online - bad move?

Any advice gratefully received!

Post Edited (2010-05-23 06:56)

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