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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:07 pm
I have a wooden clarinet. Technically it only cost me $175. It belonged to my mom when she was in high school, and, surprisingly enough, it only cost the above price to fix it.
As for reeds, I used to use vandorens. Then, my mouthpiece was broken, and i got a new mouthpice. I found out i couldn't play vandorens as well anymore. So, I decided to switch to Rico Royals. They work really well on my mouthpiece, so until i get a new moputhpiece im sticking with them.
I tired to play on the mouthpiece that came with my mom's clarinet, but it has a very thick tip. Would i be able to use that mouthpiece if i used a softer or harder reed? I'm not planning on switching mouthpieces, since im confident with mine, unless i can get a better quality one. I'm just curious.
And finally, I'm having problems using the wooden barrel for my clarinet. I played on it a few times, and everytime it had a real airy sound, like i needed to suck out spit. this is whne i first start playing it, and no matter what i do it doesn't stop. When i trade it with my plastic barrel, it soudns fine. There are no chips inside the wooden barrel. There is a small one on the outside, but it is on the outside. Would that really change the sound to airy? It isn't even that big. Maybe the size of a straw hole.
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:00 pm
ClarinetGoddess I have a wooden clarinet. Technically it only cost me $175. It belonged to my mom when she was in high school, and, surprisingly enough, it only cost the above price to fix it. As for reeds, I used to use vandorens. Then, my mouthpiece was broken, and i got a new mouthpice. I found out i couldn't play vandorens as well anymore. So, I decided to switch to Rico Royals. They work really well on my mouthpiece, so until i get a new moputhpiece im sticking with them. I tired to play on the mouthpiece that came with my mom's clarinet, but it has a very thick tip. Would i be able to use that mouthpiece if i used a softer or harder reed? I'm not planning on switching mouthpieces, since im confident with mine, unless i can get a better quality one. I'm just curious. And finally, I'm having problems using the wooden barrel for my clarinet. I played on it a few times, and everytime it had a real airy sound, like i needed to suck out spit. this is whne i first start playing it, and no matter what i do it doesn't stop. When i trade it with my plastic barrel, it soudns fine. There are no chips inside the wooden barrel. There is a small one on the outside, but it is on the outside. Would that really change the sound to airy? It isn't even that big. Maybe the size of a straw hole. my guess is that the crack goes all the way through the barrel, even if it doesn't look like it does.
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:08 pm
toco clarinet ClarinetGoddess I have a wooden clarinet. Technically it only cost me $175. It belonged to my mom when she was in high school, and, surprisingly enough, it only cost the above price to fix it. As for reeds, I used to use vandorens. Then, my mouthpiece was broken, and i got a new mouthpice. I found out i couldn't play vandorens as well anymore. So, I decided to switch to Rico Royals. They work really well on my mouthpiece, so until i get a new moputhpiece im sticking with them. I tired to play on the mouthpiece that came with my mom's clarinet, but it has a very thick tip. Would i be able to use that mouthpiece if i used a softer or harder reed? I'm not planning on switching mouthpieces, since im confident with mine, unless i can get a better quality one. I'm just curious. And finally, I'm having problems using the wooden barrel for my clarinet. I played on it a few times, and everytime it had a real airy sound, like i needed to suck out spit. this is whne i first start playing it, and no matter what i do it doesn't stop. When i trade it with my plastic barrel, it soudns fine. There are no chips inside the wooden barrel. There is a small one on the outside, but it is on the outside. Would that really change the sound to airy? It isn't even that big. Maybe the size of a straw hole. my guess is that the crack goes all the way through the barrel, even if it doesn't look like it does. Thats possible. but hey, as long as my plastic barrel works its all good. It just looks weird. Shiny, plastic barrel on not so shiny wooden clarient
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Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:20 am
ClarinetGoddess I have a wooden clarinet. Technically it only cost me $175. It belonged to my mom when she was in high school, and, surprisingly enough, it only cost the above price to fix it. As for reeds, I used to use vandorens. Then, my mouthpiece was broken, and i got a new mouthpice. I found out i couldn't play vandorens as well anymore. So, I decided to switch to Rico Royals. They work really well on my mouthpiece, so until i get a new moputhpiece im sticking with them. I tired to play on the mouthpiece that came with my mom's clarinet, but it has a very thick tip. Would i be able to use that mouthpiece if i used a softer or harder reed? I'm not planning on switching mouthpieces, since im confident with mine, unless i can get a better quality one. I'm just curious. And finally, I'm having problems using the wooden barrel for my clarinet. I played on it a few times, and everytime it had a real airy sound, like i needed to suck out spit. this is whne i first start playing it, and no matter what i do it doesn't stop. When i trade it with my plastic barrel, it soudns fine. There are no chips inside the wooden barrel. There is a small one on the outside, but it is on the outside. Would that really change the sound to airy? It isn't even that big. Maybe the size of a straw hole. thats a pretty big hole, for a clarinet...... and, yeah i think it probably goes through the barrel... but, are you playing any differently on the different pieces, like when you dont pull your cheeks in, it makes an airy sound, thats all can think of....
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Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:33 pm
Isn't a straw size hole the size of one of the key holes? eek The aiy sound could just be 'cuz its so thin wood around the hole... I just have a normal plastic clarinet, so i don't really know about wood ones sweatdrop
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:15 pm
Me too im a clarinetist-everyone calls me squidward lol sweatdrop
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:18 pm
My clarinet is SOOOO expensive its worth like $20,000 i wouldnt blame them its a really old wooden one
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:10 pm
Hollyleaf04 My clarinet is SOOOO expensive its worth like $20,000 i wouldnt blame them its a really old wooden one i doubt that...
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:27 am
Hellooooooooo clarinets. smile
I'm currently a junior in high school. This is my 7th year playing clarinet. (and my 4th year playing bass clarinet!)
I'm playing a Buffet Crampon R13 Greenline clarinet. I use size 3 reeds. Vandoren, Rico Royal, and Rico Reserve reeds are my favorite. I play on a Vandoren mouthpiece mainly, but I have a clear marching mouthpiece aswell. I play clarinet in marching and jazz band. (clarinet is my secondary jazz instrument. my primary being tenor sax.)
My bass clarinet is also a Buffet Crampon, but I'm not sure which model. It's a little older than my Bb clarinet. I only use Vandoren reeds on my bass. I play bass clarinet in concert band, I marched it for a year, and I play bass clarinet in all state-wide honor bands, all-state, and solo&ensemble. smile
I'm anxiously awaiting my freshman year of college because I will be attending West Virginia University as a music education major, and I will also be playing clarinet in the marching band and concert bands. Sadly, I'll most likely be abandoning bass clarinet after high school.
So, there's a lot of background information ahahaha.
For more advanced players, do any of you have an solo books or method books that you really enjoy? I've been trying to find some good ones..
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:15 pm
WOW. I'm a clarinetist in my school's band- second chair. The one person better than me definitely is better than me. Next year I might start bass clarinet. The names of my instruments? Clarinet- Clarwood Bass Clarinet- Daddy Clarwood who's the mama? My oboe, but I quit so she... died... crying So I'm not as awesome as svalur, but I yam who I yam, and I am a sweet potato :]
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:27 pm
the Rubank's series of solo books are pretty fun to play with an accompanist. i have another one that i use..i can't remember the name right now and i'm too lazy to go get my music folder .-. if you really want to know, i'll tell you later if you ask.
which vandoren mouthpiece do you use?
(@sva)
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:22 pm
I have two Rubank books now. They're okay, but ehh. Not really challenging enough.
My mouthpiece is the Vandoren 5RV. I don't really know much about it, actually. It was recommended to me by the clarinetist at the shop where I ordered my clarinet. I like it though. c:
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:35 pm
ClarinetGoddess I have a wooden clarinet. Technically it only cost me $175. It belonged to my mom when she was in high school, and, surprisingly enough, it only cost the above price to fix it. As for reeds, I used to use vandorens. Then, my mouthpiece was broken, and i got a new mouthpice. I found out i couldn't play vandorens as well anymore. So, I decided to switch to Rico Royals. They work really well on my mouthpiece, so until i get a new moputhpiece im sticking with them. I tired to play on the mouthpiece that came with my mom's clarinet, but it has a very thick tip. Would i be able to use that mouthpiece if i used a softer or harder reed? I'm not planning on switching mouthpieces, since im confident with mine, unless i can get a better quality one. I'm just curious. And finally, I'm having problems using the wooden barrel for my clarinet. I played on it a few times, and everytime it had a real airy sound, like i needed to suck out spit. this is whne i first start playing it, and no matter what i do it doesn't stop. When i trade it with my plastic barrel, it soudns fine. There are no chips inside the wooden barrel. There is a small one on the outside, but it is on the outside. Would that really change the sound to airy? It isn't even that big. Maybe the size of a straw hole. Wooden clarinets take forever to break in. That might be why it's all iffy. If it's already broken in though, it may just be that hole you have. Double check to make sure it doesn't go through. If it's not the hole, try other things. Like more air may get the airy sound to go away. :] hope this help-iths biggrin
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:53 pm
svalur I have two Rubank books now. They're okay, but ehh. Not really challenging enough.
My mouthpiece is the Vandoren 5RV. I don't really know much about it, actually. It was recommended to me by the clarinetist at the shop where I ordered my clarinet. I like it though. c: razz i never said it was challenging. i said it's fun to play with an accompanist. (by the way, i'm a firm believer that music shouldn't ALWAYS be challenging. it should be pleasant, whether or not it is technically challenging.) not sure if you've seen in any other posts, but i play on a gigliotti 3 razz very good mouthpiece. nice and open, plays freely, and projects nicely.
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:58 pm
I agree! But I just get a little bored playing the same few pieces every day with no challenge. sweatdrop I like challenges hahaha. I also have no one to accompany me..
I've actually never heard of that kind of mouthpiece before. If you've played on a Vandoren, do you like it better? Is it better for certain ensembles? (like how I use a Vandoren for concert, but something completely different for marching and jazz.)
I want to find the best mouthpiece that I can get (and afford) for college. All college professors that I've spoken to have recommended Vandoren's though. I'm rambling now lol. Oops.
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