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Re: The Beginning Clarinetist Thread

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2019-04-22 17:25

Hi,

I'm new too. I started in April 2018.

I started with the tune-a-day books, which are great for learning the early fingering. The fingering chart in the new tune a day book 1 is particularly good.

For technique I read "Essential Clarinet Technique" by John Davies and Paul Harris, but also the clarinet technique doctor book. I also watch the videos by Michelle Anderson and Michael Lowenstein.

After tune-a-day I started working on the ABRSM grade books and I am now on the grade 3 book.

Just before my grade 2 exam I switched to a new Yamaha CX Custom clarinet. I use a J&D Hite mouthpiece. I used to use 1.5 classic Vandoren reeds, but recently switched to Vandoren V12 2.5 reeds.

I generally enjoy playing slow sad pieces, but am really enjoying the Mr Benn theme tune. I find memorising the scales very difficult.

I also play in a community orchestra. I have a very patient teacher and a helpful woodwind shop, both within cycling distance of my house. I don't think that it would work without both of those.

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