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Author: Bacon
Date: 2002-08-13 18:32
I hadn't played the clarinet since the 8th grade. Now that I'm headed off to college I decided to dig out my old instrument and give it shot. Amazing how much I actually remember! I still know the fingering and how to read music, etc. Wow!
Anyway, I was wondering if I could get any info on the clarinet I have. It's a "La Margue" from Paris, France (so it says on the pieces). (I particulary always wanted to know if my clarinet is a decent one or if its cheap plastic. ) The mouthpiece is different tho, it says "Boosey Hawkes".
thanks
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-08-13 20:23
I remember, vaguely, a couple of La Marg(q?)ues from way back when, in high school. As I recall, the guys who played them were happy enough. It's probably okay if the pads are all right and it's adjusted. It may be worth the small investment to have it checked over by a shop tech just to be sure it's working like it should. You say you played it, so it's probably okay. Ask yourself, do I want to just noodle and toodle or do I want to play more seriously? You might be able to find some on eBay (check 'completed items' too) to get an idea of its worth money-wise. However, that's no real indication of how yours plays - you have to figure that out yourself.
In any case, Bacon, welcome back to the clarinet sector of the wonderful world of music and...
Happy Tootin'
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Author: Dee
Date: 2002-08-13 22:41
It's not possible to tell the material just from the name. Many makers produced clarinets in a variety of materials.
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-08-13 22:42
Can't help you on specifics but it's probably not "cheap" plastic. Why did you decide to dig it out and play it?
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2002-08-13 23:51
I echo Ron's comments. I gave my CA son a LeMarq on back, its a "fair" wood horn, reasonably good player, of 40-50 vintage. Don
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Author: Bacon
Date: 2002-08-14 03:45
I found a folder of sheet music from back in the day and I started to wonder if I could still play it somehow. The clarinet has always been my favorite, but my 8th grade band teacher never seemed to get any music that gave us clarinets a chance to strut our stuff. Sigh. I wish I never had stopped. Imagine what difference 4 years of practice could have made.
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-08-14 05:39
Well, Bacon - lotsa folks here have a lotta distance on you Some have/had been away from playing for ten, twenty, even thirty or more years. Yes, if you'd kept it up you'd be playing better now but don't let that hinder you. It's surprising to many of us (yours truly included:) what a difference a little maturity will make. Do you ever consider maybe aiming to play in a community band or wind ensemble or something? You might have more incentive to stick with it if you can find time to get together with some folks who play 'interesting' stuff - even if it's just once in a while. As you said, it comes back pretty quick and I hope you find some like minded musicians to hang with. It does make a difference.
I'm glad to hear you've re-kindled your interest in making music.
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-08-14 13:11
I second ronb's comments wholeheartedly. Stick with it, you won't regret it.
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Author: Jon Hill
Date: 2002-09-27 18:08
Bacon:
It should be pretty simple to tell the difference between
plastic and wood. Look at the bell while holding it up to
light. If it's plastic, it will be uniformly shiny all over.
If wood, it will be duller and you should be able to easily
see the grain running in the vertical direction.
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