Beginner on the clarinet with questions
Beginner on the clarinet with questions
09:13 on Thursday, January 12, 2006
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(Amy)
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I`m just starting to learn the clarinet. I played the piano for many years when I was young. O the piano, a C is a C is a C. On my B flat clarinet, a C is apparently B flat. I`m having difficulty with this concept. Why don`t the instructional books tell me that covering those tone holes produces B flat, not C?
Will a C be a C on a C clarinet? Is there any problem learning to play on a C clarinet rather than a B flat? I would ultimately like to play with my mother, who plays the piano. Would a C clarinet be a better choice for me?
Has anyone had any experience with ARioso clarinets?
If I would like to buy a good-quality clarinet, which one should I chose? I`ve heard some good things about Hanson. I am presently renting a Leblanc student model. Are some brands easier to play than others?
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Re: Beginner on the clarinet with questions
21:44 on Thursday, January 12, 2006
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(Dennis)
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Amy,
For a Bb Clarinet you will always have to transpose a major key up one whole step. Therefore, a C natural on the piano/flute/oboe/bassoon yadda yadda yadda will be a D natural on the Bb Clarinet. As far as learning on a C clarinet, I don`t think that would work. It`s a bit smaller than the Bb clarinet, but none of the solos written for clarinet are written for a C Clarinet. You will learn the same, but a C clarinet will probably be more expensive considering they really don`t make them in any type except professional. Then if you ever transferred to Bb or A Clarinet, anything you played with your mother would have to be transposed anyway. I suggest sticking with the Bb clarinet and studying up on the transpositions of the major and minor keys. To tell the truth, I think that studying those transpositions helped me to learn how to transpose music on the spot for when I am playing flute or Alto sax.
-Dennis (sarasotahair@yahoo.com)
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Re: Beginner on the clarinet with questions
06:27 on Friday, January 13, 2006
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(Amy)
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Thanks for getting back to me. Have you heard anything about Hanson or Arioso clarinets?
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Re: Beginner on the clarinet with questions
09:50 on Saturday, January 21, 2006
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Shan (24 points)
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if you are wanting to play with your mother, why not get a clarinet piece with a piano accompianment? this way, people hear your beautiful song, and you mom can show off her piano abilities at the same time. dont worry, there are hundreds of piece out there for clarinet/piano. if you are intent on playing exactly what she is, then yes, you will need to take everything up a whole step. just be happy you dont play alto sax, which is in Eb.
for now, whichever horn you feel the best playing will be alright. your leblanc will probably be better quality than the others you mentioned, but if for some reason you like them better, by all means. if you decide to continue to play, you amy want to invest in an intermediate horn. there are plenty of choices out there, www.wwbw.com is a good place to start just to get some ideas.
cheers
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Re: Beginner on the clarinet with questions
15:09 on Saturday, January 21, 2006
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Re: Beginner on the clarinet with questions
16:45 on Saturday, January 21, 2006
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