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Adjusting to C Clarinet

Author: MSK
Date: 2014-09-15 03:27

I have been playing more and more frequently in church: preludes, offertories, and with increasing frequency tranposed "C instrument" parts with the choir. Using a C clarinet would open up a lot more repertoire without needing to transpose. Therefore I am thinking of purchasing the Ridenour C clarinet

My questions have to do with ease of adjustment to the smaller instrument. I play Bb and A in orchestra. I played Eb for one semester back in college, and I remember it as a frustrating experience. Of course I wasn't using a well adjusted instrument or good MP. Does the C play more like Bb or does it share the Eb challenges? Also will my usual mouthpiece work well with the C? My favorite MP is Fobes San Francisco CF+, but I also have Vandoren 5rV lyre, B45, and M13.

Thanks for any insight

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