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Bass Clarinet Help!

Author: HisMusicalMuse
Date: 2011-11-10 04:37

Hi everyone! I'm new to the board.
I'd like to ask for advice.
I'm a high school student who played clarinet for six months freshmen year, and was switched to bass clarinet shortly after. I am a senior now, but to be honest, I have not improved significantly in the past two years and a half.
I play on a Selmer model, but it is not in the greatest condition. I also play on a stock mouthpiece and Vandoren #3s. That has been my setup these past two years and the best feedback I've gotten is a decent tone. My technique is weak, and I strongly believe that my embouchure is as well. I'd love to have lessons, but money is a large issue. MY question is, I still consider myself a beginner and therefore was wondering what mouthpiece I should try out. More importantly, I had to switch to a brass instrument for marching season, which may have caused me to further regress in my bass clarinet playing. Any advice?

I am also displeased with the inconsistency of Vandoren blue box reeds. Any other brands that are good for beginners/advancing students?

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