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Introduction and some questions

Author: Dave R
Date: 2006-09-26 14:02

Hi all,

Just a quick line to introduce myself. I'm Dave, i live in the UK, and i am new to the world of Clarinets. I come to play the clarinet at the age of 49, purely as a whim, though i do play another, folk, instrument.

I bought my Clarinet( B&H "La Fleur") via the local free advertising paper, and think i got a good deal. I have had it looked over by a professional repairer friend of mine, and it seems to be OK.

I don't know whether i'm going to fall into the Jazz or Classical path yet, so i am exploring all the options. This leads me to my first question:-

Who should i be listening to?

On the Jazz side i know Artie Shaw, Beny Goodman, Akker Bilk, Woody Herman. I know nothing about the Classical side of the instrument, players or pieces, so any help would be greatly appriciated.

When i bought my instrument it came with three books, one of which was "First pieces for B flat Clarinet" Book 1 by A.W.Benoy & A.Bryce. The seperate Clarinet part is missing from this book. I have tried looking on the net for a replacment, but have had no luck. I could write out all the parts on note higher, which would be a good exercise, but does anyone have a copy that i might borrow?

Lastly, does anyone have any good tips for a beginner, other than don't walk before you can run...?

Thanks,

Dave R

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