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Re: Need ideas

Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2012-12-30 17:46

At this point in your daughter's progress, I think it would be good to get her involved in the search for her next clarinet. I'd make it a 3-way deal: you, your player, and a trusted referee --a teacher or pro who can tell good from bad, but who respects the player's feelings.

I'd go shopping in the used market; and I'd pay a whole lot of attention to mouthpiece and tuning barrel, making sure that the reed and 'piece are easy to play and responsive before auditioning any clarinet.

Be patient, and don't buy anything (new or used) without trying it first --two people trialing: your daughter and the "coach."

Bob Phillips

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