Author: Diana_Herrera
Date: 2015-03-01 04:12
Clarinet was not my first instrument but I consider it to be my primary. What I found helpful was being able to pick up as many different wind instruments as I could in a short period of time. From there I worked on the instruments that happened to be needed at the time (most frequent for me were the Bass clarinet, alto sax, soprano sax, oboe, and trumpet). If you try all the wind instruments at once you can also find which ones you don't have a natural talent to play and not spend your time on it (for me it was flute and there are so many outstanding flutists that I don't find myself needing to play it as much).
Have you tried the Eb clarinet? Because knowing the piccolo, soprano, and bass is really useful in an orchestra. It may be the easiest to just focus on the clarinets, and if may give you an edge over another clarinetist who only feels comfortable playing the soprano clarinet.
My last suggestion: have you thought about brass? Many people say that if you play woodwinds, to not to try brass because it will ruin your embouchure. I've been able to play the trumpet very well and the baritone horn with a decent tone without ruining my woodwind embouchure. If you practice switching between the two types of embouchures then it shouldn't be a problem.
If you have any questions about learning different instruments, feel free to contact me. I hope this helps and good luck!
-Diana Herrera
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