Author: Tom H
Date: 2020-09-05 04:53
I may not be of much help, but my advice is simple--
Beginner (student model) clarinets are much better (IMHO) than when I taught Band starting 1979. I've owned 2 Yamahas, and presently own a Selmer, which I bought 2+ years ago for $165 CAD (HST included). That was a weird price, but they run around 4-$500, which is amazingly about the same as in 1980 (???). These play great.
I've owned 3 Buffet R13s over the years (all new, $265 US in 1097, $520 CAD in 1979 and $2,000 US in 1999). Maybe the best bet is one of those refurbished ones since new Buffets run between 4 and $6,000 now. But only if you want to make it more than a hobby. I practice most of the time on my student Selmer, and use the R13 for concerts, solos, etc.
I agree with the next post in that if at all possible give a used clarinet a good blow before you buy it. Of course if bought online this is probably not an option. If buying new, try several in the store and pick the one that feels best to you. That would involve having a good mouthpiece and reed with you-- again, if possible. I would guess this is more important if you're buying a pro model, as most student models play about the same. And, the store will gladly let you try several if you're going to plunk down a lot of money.
The Most Advanced Clarinet Book--
tomheimer.ampbk.com/ Sheet Music Plus item A0.1001315, Musicnotes product no. MB0000649.
Boreal Ballad for unaccompanied clarinet-Sheet Music Plus item A0.1001314.
Musicnotes product no. MNO287475
Post Edited (2020-09-06 04:30)
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