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Middle ager wanting to pick clarinet back up!

Author: Jeanne
Date: 2010-11-04 16:10

Hi all,
I played as a child and teenager and still have my clarinet. I had it serviced a few years ago and think all the corks, pads, etc. are ok. But I hate my clarinet. It is older than the hills and a plastic Vito. It's probably over 50 years old. I have a ton of questions!!!!

Now that my daughter is playing the flute, I would like to pick my clarinet back up again, but everytime I try...I can only play for about 3-5 minutes before my mouth just aches. Part of me knows that if I play more often, my chops will get used to it all over again. But...a part of me worries that my embrochure isn't right. I would love to have a few lessons with an expert...but since I'm paying for high-quality lessons for my daughter's flute lessons, this is not in the budget.

When I do play, I have troubles getting to the low notes and most definitely to the higher octaves. Lots of squacking and squeaking going on.
Again...probably embrochure problems.

What size reed should I be using to begin with? What's the best brand now-a-days...amongst the cheaper brands?

ANd finally...I am dreaming here....of buying a new clarinet. I always wanted a wood one, but my parents were never able to provide me with a new clarinet as a child. What would be a good brand/model for me?

Thanks,
Jeanne

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