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Re: R13 question

Author: SarahC
Date: 2017-03-21 03:45

I read the op and then swore...

Seriously... Who cares what clarinet the student plays if they enjoy playing it.

If it is too resistant for the child, the child will complain. At least, my students are very quick to inform me if something is uncomfortable.

I feel that clarinets change so much depending on mouthpiece. My ridenour mouthpiece makes every clarinet I have sound amazing.

If the student was buying, I would say save money and check out some of the cheaper brands. Yamaha and ridenour come to mind as my two favourite.

I played a r13 or 2 at the shop. And they were lovely. But at 4500$ compared to understand 4000$for the Yamaha or 1000$ for the Amati.. While I like the buffet the bar, I didn't feel it sounded better enough to just ft the price.

But that doesn't mean a student who likes, and can afford an r13 shouldn't use one.

I think the op person was an idiot who liked the sound of his own voice.. Basically. Some people just like to make judgemental comments that make them sound superior. And swear word responses seem appropriate... Well.. Maybe swearing behind their back!

The number of times I hear statements of this nature..
"young kids can't learn piano.. "... Well I have many two year olds finish grade 8 by ten years of age

Young kids can't learn flute.. Ba humbug . Proved that wrong

Yamaha is better than Kawai... Idiots... Personal preference doesn't make one better than another...

Professionals need open hole flutes... Rubbish.... Only multuphonic players get a real benefit from open holes.

Resin clarinets don't sound good.. Rubbish... Ridenour makes amazing clarinets, which many high level musicians love.

Buffets are the best... Well... They might be some people's preference, doesn't make it the best.

Students should start on student instruments... Insert swear words here...

Suzuki students can't read... Ba humbug. I challenge anyone to find one of my students who is now over five, and playing for more than a year who aren't competent readers....

Or the lying shop keepers "you are such an amazing beginner.. You need this top of the line professional instrument if u r going to get further... " ba humbug... Top of the line is nice... But a quality student instrument doesn't hinder either...

OK... Some of my gripes... He he he...

Give her a go.. If she enjoys playing your r 13, and u r happy for her to borrow it... Run with it, no matter what idiots try and tell u about students capabilities.

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