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Help! Trouble with a new clarinet.

Author: SarahSmiles
Date: 2014-05-17 20:50

I recently purchased a Leblanc Noblet 45 Bb clarinet off ebay.

I'm having some trouble playing the clarinet with the same ease I'm used to having.
I played the clarinet consecutively for 8 years then went on a hiatus from the clarinet for 4 years and now I can't tell if the problem is me or the clarinet.

Based on observations it seems to be in great condition. All the pads are covering correctly but I'm no clarinet expert so I can't be sure.

With some effort I can play all the notes of a scale but I've never had this much trouble.
If I start a scale (slurring the notes) with the low g, it will play as if im hitting the register key all the way up to the D before the low tone finally comes out.

The low g only comes out if I tongue the note. If not, a high d will come out instead.

The scale sounds correct going down, starting from an F. The low g can be slurred this way.
All notes with the register key come out fine as well.

Additionally I've squeaked more than I ever have testing out this clarinet.
I really don't know whether the problem is me or the clarinet. I'm using a vandoren b45 mouthpiece and a Rico 2 1/2 reed.

Any help is appreciated, thank you!

In love with the world of music.

Post Edited (2014-05-17 21:08)

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