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Author: George
Date: 2001-10-08 23:31
I wish to learn the Clarinet. What do I need to know?
- What type of clarinet should I start on?
- Should I rent, buy new or used?
- Should I start practice on my own, before I get a teacher?
I would like to know the answer to these questions before entering a music store, etc.
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Author: Ted Donaldson
Date: 2001-10-09 01:06
To save your self some worry, go to a local music shop, and buy a brand spanking new plastic clarinet. I would say no more that $400 for this. I would say get a teacher! That is the only person that can correct your ebachure (ahh i can't spell!)
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Author: Karel Vahala
Date: 2001-10-09 02:33
George, go to "Sherman Friedland'sCorner" on the Home Page here, and you will find help with questions like this, and many you have not yet thought of. Regards, Karel.
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Author: Pam
Date: 2001-10-09 02:41
Stick with one of four major brands: Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer and LeBlanc. Rent or purchase is up to you really and your budget. Don't go with any of the off-names selling on Ebay right now. They are junk and a waste of your money. You should probably get a decent mouthpiece at the same time, most of what comes with even good horns are bad mouthpieces. Lessons are definately worth it in my opinion especially when beginning. You can learn the correct way of doing many things from the get-go, including embouchure. :-)
Do some searching on this board. This topic comes up from time to time as well as a pretty regular discussion of mouthpieces, ligatures, reeds, etc.etc....
Have fun!
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Author: Lynn
Date: 2001-10-09 03:50
May I ask what inspired you to give this addiction a try? Just curious...
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Author: ron b
Date: 2001-10-09 06:47
Renting is not the most economical way to go, George. Read the contract and do the math : New or used, make sure you have some kind of warranty. Your best bet is to deal with a local music store with a repair shop on the premises. To start you off on the right path, a teacher is advisable. When you get into it, after a few weeks, it'll be time to look into a good mouthpiece and your teacher will be your best friend for that too :]
- ron b -
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-10-09 23:53
It's just fine to fool around with a clarinet before you start lessons, just don't expect a whole lot of great music. Don't play TOO much, you might develop bad habits without knowing it but some can't hurt. It's a good idea to have your teacher try an instrument before you buy to be sure there aren't any problems (this is standard procedure for string instruments but suprisingly rare in winds).
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2001-10-10 07:48
My suggestion(only for clarinet addict).
1. Find a good teacher. Not after buying clarinet but before.
Some pro on this page or other may be able to tell good teachers in your area.
2. Go to a music store advised by your teacher and request him to come with you
and select a good new clarinet, mouthpiece, ligature, and reed.
3. Buy a new and highest degree of horn as far as you can afford.
This will surely suffice your addiction. Using a horn used by another person
will not except the case the horn is used by a very good pro player.
4. You should also request your teacher to introduce you to a good repairperson.
5. Three to six months after buying clarinet you should request the repairperson
to check your horn. This is because during this period new pads
deformes slightly to seats and some of them need adjustment.
6. If you are truly serious, you should ask the repairman to check your horn
routinely every one year even if you do not recognize any troubles.
This is what every pros does especially before making recording.
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