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Author: Don Berger
Date: 1999-06-06 20:51
A very good cl'ist [and friend] in Tulsa is now playing a Sig. and, as an audience, its the best sound I've heard since Eddie Daniels a while back. I'm going to try one out for me, even tho I Love My Leblanc L7!!! Don
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Author: Marci
Date: 1999-06-07 02:37
I also play a Buffet R-13 and always thought that nothing could be better than my horn. (It's also an older one that has been perfectly aged for me) =) I got a chance to play on the Selmer Signature a couple of months ago and fell in love with it. I wished I had the money for it because one thing that amazed me was the intonation that the clarinet had with itself. There was no adjusting of the mouth or anything of the sort to play everything (including the throat tones) in tune. Now that would be a thing to get used to, as it would with any new clarinet...you must learn the tendancies. But if you've got the money, I would look into it....and send one to me too! =)
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Author: Stuart
Date: 1999-06-07 17:44
Oooohhhh, Ramon thinks he's sooo sophisticated. Well, Ramon, there's a long line of players who will SCHOOL you on any HORN out there.
When I play my HORN, I can relate to Miles, right? He plays a horn. Or I can get into Trane, right? He plays a horn. Or how'bout......Joshua (check your Bible) and his HORN. The day you can break down a single wall (literaly or figuratively) with your arrogance then you can talk. But until then you need to realize a) it's not your calrinet-it's you, that's all you have and b) the term "horn" is from the masters-check the library.
PS- If this is the Ramon form Detroit, still need an A clarinet?
Oh, another thing, Amy, go ahead! I never even knew this clarinet existed until you brought it up! Thanks for the low down!
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Author: Amy
Date: 1999-06-07 22:53
Thanks for all of the responses. Didn't know my usage of HORN would offend anyone. It is simply a word, nothing degrading. Just another term to refer to the beautiful instrument that I play called the CLARINET. And if that word sounds like a disrespectful term to some...then it is not my prob, I find everything about music and playing the clarinet magnificent, certainly no disrespect intended. I merely wanted to start a friendly discussion about another obviously well-made instrument in the clarinet family. I simply wanted to learn more about the Selmer from those who know much more about it than I. And yes, I set myself up by calling myself "ignorant", perhaps I should refer to myself as simply "curious". I'm merely eager to expand my horizons and hear what others have to say. But thanks again for the responses. :):)
Amy (yet another smiley)
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Author: Mark Charette, Webmaster
Date: 1999-06-07 22:58
Horn's a fine word for the clarinet, even if technically inaccurate. As long as <b><i>we</i></b> know what you mean.
Heck, call it a squid ink noodle for all I care (as I noodle about on my horn :^)
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Author: William Fuller
Date: 1999-06-08 02:16
I now play LeBlanc Concertos but with all the comments I have been hearing about the new Selmers, I can't wait to try them out. I hear that Tom Ridenour, the former cheif accoustician who was responsible for developing the LeBlancs
is now raving about the Sigs. Perhaps we could all hear from HIM sometime on this debate, now that he no longer works for Vito. Thank you for bringing up a very interesting topic on these HORNS, agony sticks, or whatevers.
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Author: Gary
Date: 1999-06-08 04:04
I also would like one day to get a signiture series. I saw one and instantly fell in love but I have yet to have a chance to play it.
p.s. I think a smiley face just means your in a good mood.
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Author: Daniel
Date: 1999-06-08 06:12
I have tried a couple Signatures. One at TMEA in February, and three at the Clarinet Symposium in OK this past weekend. I didn't really care for them. I'd rather have a 10G or a 10SII before the Signature. They all seemed rather stuffy foro my Kaspar. But then again, my teacher, who plays several Kaspars, had a few good impressions on the Signature. But not enough to make him go out and buy one. And having the left hand third finger hole raised and in an unusual position wasn't comfortable for me.
I also spent time playing the Leblanc Opus and Concerto (as i have at the last two ClarinetFests and the Patricolas and Yamahas) and i still don't care to switch from my R-13. Though i do think i will replace it with a Vintage sometime and get a nice silverplated A to match. (My current A is an older R-13 from '71).
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Author: Frank
Date: 1999-06-08 06:16
Ridenour has an essay on the Selmer Signature at Selmer's "clarinet corner"
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Author: Dee
Date: 1999-06-09 21:14
Ramon wrote:
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Why would anyone want to play those clarinets in the first place? Also, I wish you would stop using the term "horn." Don't you have any respect for art at all??
Everyone knows that Buffet/Crampon is the only company making quality instruments and everything else is CRAP!! Just like "All things Scottish."
Have fun wating your money on a shiny new HORN!!! Too bad that it blows, (figuratively).
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There have always been many fine horns available. Currently Yamaha, Leblanc, Selmer, Rossi, Peter Eaton, Patricola and Howarth are all marketing instruments of high quality and that are well thought of among the professional and amateur clarinet community. Each suits different players. Although Buffets are fine instruments, I can't stand them so why should I play them?
As to HORN, there is nothing wrong with the term. If you study the etymology of the word "clarinet," you will find that it comes from an Italian word meaning "little clarion." In its middle register, it was thought to sound much like an instrument that was called a "clarion." This term was adopted for the clarinet's middle register and the clarinet was called a "clarionet." A clarion was a brass HORN. Therefore it is perfectly proper to refer to a clarinet as a horn if one so wishes.
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