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TOSCA! TOSCA! TOSCA!

Author: clarinetpouetpouet
Date: 2010-08-18 14:35

hi there.

I just picked out a beautiful Tosca yesterday (i know, unnecessary and w/e but it's for college...music major) and had some questions. Before I had an R-13 and I have taken quite a liking to my new instrument!

1. Should I buy a new mouthpiece?
I'm using a Richard Hawkins S and I like it..but should I try the B or even the R as to accommodate the two barrels?

2. What's up with the case? Any chance that thing will fit in a single Buffet Attache case cover?

3. Should I have the repair guy look it over before I leave? I usually have to have the lower joint top cork sanded.

4. How often (and how) should I polish the keys?

5. Have you head about the new optional low E intonation correction key? Should i ask for this now or wait to see if I need it?

6. I'm a senior in High School, so should I use my Tosca in Band (not marching, just concert) or keep it at home and use my R-13? It's a very safe private school but I don't know if I should take the chance.

7. Would it be a good idea to get my instrument insured?

8. I got in in grenadilla. I live in Florida so some said the green line is more for people who live in extreme conditions. On the other hand, both the principle and second chair clarinetists in my city's orchestra play green line. I think grenadilla sounds better IMHP and looks better but idk!

9. ok last one! Any tips on getting a nice clean slur on the 12ths? I'm blowing a consistant air stream but it always seems to sound well...bleh..even on my r13 so it's obviously something i'm doing wrong.

thanks for your help!

Amanda

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