Author: Speculator Sam
Date: 2018-04-16 04:16
Spencer camp's improved a lot, he's grown up now
@GBK one does not "magically" improve just because they're playing on expensive equipment. Of course, there's a fine line between a student instrument/entry-level equipment that functions well enough and cheap garbage that's not worth fixing. If someone hopes to audition for a world-class orchestra, then yes obviously they'd need pro. gear to prevent being laughed off the stage.
The absolute beginner that hasn't even gotten past the Accent on Achievement books, Rubank Elementary, or equivalent, shouldn't be blaming the equipment for their poor playing. Unless they dropped the mouthpiece or the instrument's in disrepair, then the greatest improvement comes from a long bout of practicing.
As long as the instrument facilitates what the player's capable of doing, then the instrument shouldn't be to blame. The student Michael Lowenstern masterclasses here is rocking a Vito bass, as he's clearly at a college-worthy skill level.
@jordan.1210 that's a heck of a story. You're lucky to even own so many instruments, let alone even have a pro. instrument. I concur, as long as the instrument's in good repair and can facilitate what you're capable and going for then the instrument shouldn't be blamed.
If you want a fatter sound on bass clarinet and have been diligently playing for 10+ years then yes a pro instrument would be the next step. Personally, I play a Selmer 1430LP bass, but all the altissimo notes work well and although it has that infamous low clarion B & C intonation issue, which all instruments have intonation issues, it functions and be take what the player knows and expresses it. Put the bell out some and loosen those lips for those two notes and move on with your study.
@Mart74 ah advertising does make it seem that way. In the world of Weightlifting, for example, all pro athletes rock either Nike Romaleos or adidas Adipower shoes. Beginning lifters, however, shouldn't blame their entry-level olympic-lifting shoes for their poor technique and lack of core strength, they should do their plank exercises and work with a coach when possible and just practice smarter.
Martin Frost gets displayed playing a Buffet with Vandoren V21 reeds and every impressionable gullible teen, I was one too, now thinks that that's the secret to playing beautifully. Let's not mention the fact that he's played since he was 8 years old and is now 47 years.
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