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Re: Greetings and thank you (Part 2)

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2021-01-10 19:20

Hi OneWatt,

Welcome to the forum. :-) I'm also an adult learner and really got the bug like you have.

I didn't have quite enough time to read your whole two posts, but I wondered if I could pass on the few things that helped me get off to a good start?

I would recommend this book as a great starting place:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Tune-Day-Clarinet/dp/184609027X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tune+day+clarinet&qid=1610291574&s=books&sr=1-2

It's the new edition of "Tune A Day Clarinet Book 1".

I mainly mention because it has an absolutely brilliant double page pull-out fingering chart and I still use it constantly after two years, as I work my way up towards the top notes. It's absolutely indispensable.

The other things I learned really matter:

1) The pads on the clarinet must seal completely or the clarinet will not work. It's really worth finding a great technician who can sort this, even if you have to post the clarinet to them.
2) Getting a mouthpiece that suits your particular mouth shape really helps, and you get that by trying lots in a shop and seeing which works best for you.
3) Starting with a soft reed is a really good idea. You can work up to a harder one once you get the soft one to work well.

After that I just worked through the tune a day books and went on to the ABRSM grades and it's been great.

I also watch videos on youtube by Michelle Anderson:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ClarinetMentors

Good luck and I look forward to hearing more about what you do.

Jen x

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