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Author: weirdo
Date: 2003-04-11 00:38
I want to play tenor sax in marching band, (played for about six months) but my parents say i have to do clarinet, which i have played for five years. I've tried to tell them that playing sax would not interfere with clarinet, but they won't listen.
I need some advice! How do i make them see my point?
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2003-04-11 01:46
Depending what your marching band has, tell them that they need low woodwinds. but you also have to respect your parents wishes as well. See if you can play one instrument for one song them switch for the next. And playing a sax won't interfere with your clarinet playing because they both have similar embourchures. If you wanted to play trumpet but you already play a clarinet, then there'd be a problem.
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Author: Gnomon
Date: 2003-04-11 13:51
Playing the sax will interfere with your playing clarinet, because the time you spend practicing sax will tend to reduce the time available to practice clarinet. But if you are determined to set aside time to practice each instrument, you will end up a better player because all clarinet players learn sax eventually.
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2003-04-11 17:14
Tenor sax and clarinet really, in my opinion, don't have the same embouchure at all, and not to mention their difference in size. Sure, you can learn to switch back and forth, but what would be the point? Mass mediocracy... I really think that playing one instrument, and being really good at it, is the best thing. There is one exception: if you are a beginner, it is best to try out a variety of different instruments, to see which one you enjoy the most. Obviously in this case, it would make sense to listen to professionals play, to see which sound you enjoy the most.
d-oboe
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Author: Donna
Date: 2003-04-29 19:10
Play what you want makes you happiest. You will have to practice more though.
I have been playing for nearly 30 years now and play all of the clarinets, saxes, flute, oboe, english horn & bassoon. I frequently have several instrument changes during a performance and it's more of mind over matter. I don't even think about the change anymore.
Although they are different, you can adapt and not injure your technique.
I had the fortune to study with a studio musician for Warner Brothers in the 70's and he said the more instruments I played, the more marketable I would be. I play 26 in all. He was right.
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