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Bertotti · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:59 am Post subject: 5th grade band

So my son next year can join band, something I never did, I was a wrestler, but he want to so I am all for it. Now instead of snare like I hoped he wants clarinet! I have no idea how to shop for a clarinet, ideally rent for year until I know he will stick with it. Anyone have any knowledge of clarinet they can share? Good brands to rent and try what to look for etc?

Sadly I have also been told their piano teacher has dropped most of her students so now I have to find a new piano teacher. The closest will be about 30 miles away! bummer!

Deane · Full Member Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 143 Location: TEXAS

It is very important to buy a top quality Clarinet such as a Buffett B13. They are not cheap - but even a novice beginner benefits from such an instrument. The mouth piece and reeds are also very important. Consult with a very good professional teacher about the mouth piece and reeds. One other
point- a top quality clarinet will maintain it re-sale value if things go south. Many beginner players fail to progress because they play inferior reed instruments and do not have great teachers.

Hope this helps.

Deane

Joe Gerardi · Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:22 pm Post subject:

Fist off, which clarinet? Eb? Bb?

Yamaha and Buffet both make good instruments. Though it's more expensive, get a wood body rather than plastic: wood's tone is far superior, and it makes creating sounds feel that much better.

The mouthpiece is a very personal thing, so I'd start out with a cheaper one until he develops proper embouchure, and knows what he wants. Then you get screwed into buying a really expensive one! Very Happy

Used is okay- just have the action checked by someone who knows what he's doing: that might be harder to find than you think!

..Joe
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Bertotti · Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 2:02 am Post subject:

Thanks, I already asked about a solid yamah at my mom and po, they supply all the bands around here. I have no clue as to which key the instrument should or will be. What did Artie Shaw play?

Joe Gerardi · Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 12:31 pm Post subject:

Bertotti · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 3:24 am Post subject:

Thanks!