I, personally (though others thought differently) think that just in strength, a V12 is stronger than a traditional. However, since a V12 is of higher quality, it`s a lot nicer to blow through. So in a sense, a V12 is easier.

That`s my opinion.

thanks... I was a bit confused bout that... Because someone told me that a regular size three would be easier, but he was a sax player, so he wouldn`t know... neways thanks again

Any suggestions for hobbies outside music???
I play softball, but that`s only every spring...

Your hobbies are, of course, as personal as your music.... I certainly wouldn`t have any idea at all what would suit you but here`s what I do...

I study computer related stuff... software, languages, things you can do. Like I`m getting into making my own movies (complete with my own sounds.. see?) and that involves Soundforge, VirtualDub, TmpgEnc for instance that I have to become familiar with.

And I`ve got web sites and am trying to get a grip on Java, Perl, Python for use there.

And I like growing things in my garden - paw paws, mango trees, green peppers, bananas and like that are my favourites.

And I like walking in the remote places of the country.

And horses.

And my little baby son.

And reading.

And what seems to be going on in the world... as best I can make out...

And keeping up with my friends...

get the idea?

Yeah, everyone has their own unique individual hobbies... Oh well, I`ll find some non- music related hobbies someday...

Hi yay i practice alot too! i know i want be a musicain when i grow up but i still try my hardest to be the best. My clarinet is named sweetums. hehe anyways all the ppl in my band think i am nuts for practicing alot expecially during summer. all my band friend tese me. It only the 2nd day of band camp and i alreayd have alot of the msuic remerized. I am normally nto that good of a player bc last yr i was 13 chair out of 15 but this yr im 3rd of 8 which is a good improvement it is my first time having 1st part. I am so happy. well keep up the hard work. bye bye kayla

i have to make a correction from my last entry i said i did want to be a msuisan i meant i didnt want to be one wheni grow up
sorry for the confussion plz do im me at hsclarinetgirl

I love the clarinet. Played for like 4 years already. I got a Buffet RC and a Morgan RM6 mouthpiece. Great combination. My clarinet has no name though. Never got a time to think of one.

Ok- i found these posts ammusing. Firstly i would like to say clarinet is a great instrument however some of practise scheduling is abnormal. Im also 14 and i have no ida what u want to be. Clarinet is an uplifting instrament and i want to play for leasuire in my adulthood and maybe play for a non- professional ochestra. At this time in the australian gardes im grade 5. Although im still on my first calrinet- the good old buffet B12 with the vandura b45 mouth piece.
Im think about doing the alto sax as well- what do u guys think.

I hope all of u muso have fun! I practise 30-1hr a day. although sometimes more, although often less. I am currently running for at least 1hr a day. So that causes me to practise less. I swim every 2nd day, go for long bike rides, do other sport and go well at school. If i had time i would play more but i dont.

Also for a wooden clarinet how much do they cost and which brand should i get. $US or $Aus please..

Thanks

Luv from Missy

My clarinet goes by the name of Gus. I have a friend who named her plastic marching clarinet Jhon (as in the toliet) and her wooden clarinet Odis Spunkmyer Jr. You are not crazy, at least your clarinet only has a first name.

i just love my clarinet and my saxaphone i`ve named them:-)
my clarinet is more of a french name claire (pronounced clare-ee)and my alto sax is named saxieu i don`t know why but i even named my pencil bag LeBeoux amd another one LeBoux Jr. and a floppydisc holder LeBau and another one Lebau Jr. lol bout my main concern is how to become a better clarinet player

con`t from last post always use a Jupiter631N it`s excellent even my director loves it! for all you beginners use a 1 1/2 size reed it`s good for you

I practice 2 hrs a day and my other hobbies are tennis, skiing, reading, sewing, knitting, etc.,......................................
I also danced (ballet) for 4 years and played soccer for 3. Oh, and swimming for about 5 summers.

i play a buffet e11 clarinet with a pomarico emerald closed mouthpeice rue lepec reed bg super revelation lig. and chadash barrell. i have to practice at least an hour. im also working on the mozart clarinet concerto k622

hello i love my clarinette too

and mine is a buffet champion & Cie