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Author: don13
Date: 2010-04-17 20:13
Just recently (12th April) bought a Buffet B12. Ex rental, almost new.
As I am an absolute novice (never blew into one) can any of you help me regarding a better/easier mouth piece. I read (on the fourum) that I will find it a marked improvement if I ditch the original and buy an aftermarket one. I am blowing quit well through a 1.5 reed. I know that I have it all to learn (I know nothing, I rearly am the most raw of novices
I go for my first lesson on the 21st April and I am progressing quite well (left hand c,d,e with the aid of a book suggested and supplied by the music shop.
The response I recieved from you guys when I needed help before getting one was truly brilliant and I look forward to hearing from you all again.
Thanks in anticipation. Don
dgbsales@blueyonder.co.uk
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-04-17 20:24
Clark Fobes Debut
Hite premiere
Redwine/Gennusa Excellente Mezzo
to name a few.
Best to consult with your new teacher, first!
Jeff
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2010-04-17 20:26
I know you're impatient to get on, but wait for the first lesson. A good teacher will probably help get you going more than a new mouthpiece at this stage. Even so, you could ask your teacher if they think a new mouthpiece would be a good idea.
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Author: TianL
Date: 2010-04-17 21:08
the above 3 mentioned by JJAlbert and also Behn overture.
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Author: davetrow
Date: 2010-04-17 21:36
I really like the Behn Overture. I recently decided to re-work my embouchure by going back to the basics (trying to unlearn bad habits), and the Overture is really helping.
Thus, based on my current experience, I have to disagree with to some extent with Bassie. While I agree that you perhaps should wait for the first lesson, to get the benefit of your teacher's experience (although my recent experience in that regard saddled me with a mouthpiece that wasn't right for me), I think getting a mouthpiece, such as the Fobes or Behn, that's designed for beginners, is probably a good idea. At $35, ($40 if you want the lifetime guarantee), the Behn is a steal, and you can apply the cost to any other Behn mouthpiece in the future.
Disclaimer: just a satisfied customer.
Dave Trowbridge
Boulder Creek, CA
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Author: weberfan
Date: 2010-04-18 02:09
What Jeff Albrecht said: Fobes Debut, Hite Premiere. They are both inexpensive by mouthpiece standards, and you simply can't go wrong with either of them.
But, as noted above, get your teacher's input on the correct reed/mouthpiece combination. Good luck and enjoy!
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2010-04-18 18:47
Guys,
It's worth bearing in mind that these makes are less common in the UK. It's more common to see a beginner with spare cash playing on one of the Yamaha mouthpieces or even a Vandoren 5RV, which many students find very approachable.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2010-04-19 03:23
er, what bassie said: WAIT for your first lesson ; you're hiring a teacher for their expertise, best to consult the teacher...
i like the mouthpiece recommendations, but, the teacher might have a preference...
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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