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Author: venus in fur
Date: 2009-06-08 07:33
Hello I'm new to the forum.
I have just bought a Corton clarinet from ebay and, yes... I wish I had seen this forum first.
anyhow, I am a complete novice to this intrument and, Have a couple of questions. Firstly what reeds do I need and, could anyone recommend a good beginners guide to learning it. For years I have been mesmorised by it's sound but, now I wish to truly learn to play.
In addition, are there any historical resources on the Corton so I could understand alittle more about it's inner working and how to care for it.
Ok, any help would be great.
Thanks
Venus
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-06-08 08:07
I've overhauled two Corton clarinets so far, and they were roughly comparable to today's Amati 211 model. Those I "did" had a nice tone and the keywork was "right" - reasonably stiff, unobtrusive, but probably nothing you'd remember a life long. I would say it's a "good enough" instrument to learn on or to double on.
As far as I understand, these clarinets have been imported under various brand/model names, including Boosey & Hawkes 400, La Fleur and some others.
Now, do yourself the favour and get a good mouthpiece for it; there are a number of budget priced mouthpieces that will be a vast improvement over nearly any stock mouthpiece, especially those that are likely to come with off-brand instruments. Hite Première, Fobes Debut, Behn Ouverture are some I own and can recommend. Buy some reeds of various strenghts, around a #2.5 to start on. Find a store that sells single reeds, you might have to experiment a bit till you find "your" strength.
Then - I urge you to find a teacher. Can be a pro, can be a music student, can be a clarinetist from the local band - just find someone who does the "initiation rites" with you. Nothing worse than learning things the wrong way and to struggle unnecessarily with problems a seasoned player can help you solve in a couple of minutes.
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Ben
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Author: venus in fur
Date: 2009-06-08 08:13
Oh wonderful..thanks guys.
I'm going to put out a notice at the local library now, looking for a student teacher. Thanks for your advice, much appreciated.
Regards
V
Post Edited (2009-06-08 16:56)
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Author: venus in fur
Date: 2009-06-08 08:55
Ok, For other beginners out there I am posting this link that I have just found. I hope it helps
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/537_beginner-clarinet.htm. This lady is amazing.
I am so looking forward to being able to play!
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2009-06-08 19:16
A great forum in the UK is:
http://www.abrsm.org/forum/
For other links, check out:
http://www.varesemusica.org/links.htm
especially:
http://raider.muc.edu/~peroneje/tipsforbeginners.htm
Steve
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2009-06-08 19:22
Hi,
Contact me offline, I might be able to help if your looking for a teacher.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: BobD
Date: 2009-06-09 17:22
Good suggestion,Geezer, and since Venus is in or near London quite appropriate for her. Nothing like learning from the Masters.
Bob Draznik
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