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Author: jonelle
Date: 2001-06-19 01:40
i need some agument that the alto sax is better than the b-flat clarinet. Help
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Author: D. Pegel
Date: 2001-06-19 01:49
What do you mean by "better"? Easier? Better-sounding? All of this depends. But, to quote a good friend of mine: "All instruments in the band and orchestra are equal, like building a house: You can't have a house without a foundation, without walls, and without a roof. Whether you would rather have red or green shutters is up to you." Yes, I would say the alto sax is easier, but I would also say that the clarinet sounds a little better and is more versatile.
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Author: jonelle
Date: 2001-06-19 02:06
I like the alto sax better but my father won't let me switch from clarinet to alto sax without a good aurgument. And i need help.
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Author: Betsy Boo
Date: 2001-06-23 17:56
Tell him that clarinet players don't (rarely) get paying gigs. Har-dee-har-har
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Author: Daryl
Date: 2001-06-23 17:59
Have to agree with you there, Betsy!!
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Author: AzureSon
Date: 2001-09-29 11:20
Jonelle -
Picture yourself as an accomplished alto saxophonist, getting a standing ovation from your audience. Share that dream with your dad. He needs reminding that you need to go for your dream...not his.
I know a little bit about this issue. I'm the father of a young girl who I love dearly. Still, I can't help but "push" her toward some kind of music (and all the other stuff I like to do). I always have to remind myself that she needs to decide for herself, once I help show the options.
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Author: Katie
Date: 2001-11-02 00:38
well i play tenor but the sax has more melody and is jazzyer i played the b flat clarinet and i love the sax not the clarinet the sax you can get down and boogie it looks cooler to well see ya hope this helps!
~katie~
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