Author: jsantos1
Date: 2018-05-16 04:16
@Ken Lagace
Even without any previous experience with the clarinet, I could notice that the stock mouthpiece is garbage. I'll post when I test the Fobes Debut.
@johng
I'll try that! Besides, I'm watching Clarinet Mentors youtube channel, it has been very very helpful.
@kdk
I just noticed my audio was private, just made it public, I hope it works. I played trumped for 3 years, so I know a little bit about how to have a study routine, the basics of playing in tempo, how to read music, etc, but as reed goes, this is my first experience.
I asked my local music shop and they didn't know any clarinet player. I tried some saxophone players, they helped me to understand some basics about reeds and stuff, but they couldn't offer much help besides this.
As soon as I got the instrument, I imediately noticed the poor quality of the mouthpiece. After reading some recomendations, the Charles Fobes Debut was a recomendation I got a lot. Unfortunately where I live, prices are kinda high, but I managed to find a new Fobes Debut at a fair price. Since I don't have any intention on playing professionally, I think it'll do for now.
As far as I can tell, theres no bend, chip or anything that makes the mouthpiece looks damaged, but since it came with a basic instrument, I think it has some imperfections.
For me it looks like the airy sound comes from letting more air pass through the instrument than it's necessary, so after making the reed vibrate, some air get "wasted". I don't know if I'm being clear here, but if you listen to the audio I think you'll get what I'm trying to say.
As I said, I played trumpet before and like the process of practicing everyday, watching my progress and etc, so I try to be as mindful as possible in my practice sessions. I like to understand everything is happening, so sometimes when I find something I think is wrong or unnatural, I'll try to fix it until I keep going forward.
As soon as I get my hands on the Fobes Debut, I'll try the #2 and the #3 and I'll post my experiences here. I'll also record and compare the tone I got with it and the one I got with the stock mouthpiece.
Another question, since I got a "harder" reed, is it common to have my muscles tired? I dind't feel this when I was playing with the #1, but I think it was because it had little to none resistance when I was blowing.
Thanks in advance for all the help and patience! For now this is the only place I can rely on getting some help.
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