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Re: Student Clarinet for an Adult

Author: SarahC
Date: 2016-02-08 12:52

Interesting what you said re reeds. So far.. i can't tell the difference! But i could tell the difference of different ligature and different mouth pieces. I have only tried gondelez, vandoren and rico.

I wouldn't say flute is harder than clarinet. It needs less strength around the mouth, and it over blows at the octave - which is a lot more logical. I reckon it requires more embouchure adjustment to keep in tune. At least that has been my experience. I could explain that more, but probably not worth it here in a clarinet forum! haha.

I personally think the flute is the easiest woodwind. Recorder is easier in a way, but needs great concentration to get the effects using articulation alone...

Where flute is hard is being held to the side, it isn't "natural", and i am told, it is one of the worst instruments for the body for that reason. But i haven't seen research on that topic - so I am just quoting someone else!

But yes, I do have an advantage over you .. i am a woodwind player, and a recorder player. Being a recorder player is a big help, as I need to swap between an F and C instrument at a moments notice -- which is sort of like switching the registers in clarinet. Even though sometimes my brain slips up with those 2nd octave fingerings for that reason! so not perfect advantage!

The most important thing is to enjoy the journey of being a beginner again. It is really a stage i love. I love the journey from beginner to diploma. and the challenge of a new instrument! I guess that is my hobby.. i don't have any others...

All the best!

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