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In reply to the discussion: I've decided to learn how to play the clarinet. [View all]BudHardener
(16 posts)17. All kidding aside
We would prepare our reeds by soaking them overnight in a water glass and then, before playing, while assembling the instrument, was to put the reed in your mouth to moisten. If the reed is split it's toast.
You will see marks on the mouthpiece that should indicate where the reed holder goes but you may want to experiment with actual placement.
Pressure for playing is directed from chest diaphram (like you're showing off your abs, hehe).
Hmm, what else.
Nope, that's it, will have to surgically extract any further knowledge. Hope this helps.
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It comes with some 2's, so I will start there. I had read about starting with 1.5's,
cbayer
Sep 2012
#7
I am doing pretty well with the lower register, but lots of squawking going on as I attempt
cbayer
Feb 2013
#24
Even though my instrument is basically a "toy" (student grade), it came with the two screw ligature.
cbayer
Feb 2013
#25
Lol. I think it took me about an hour to put the darn thing together the first time.
cbayer
Feb 2013
#29