Hi folks !
I`ve just got my first ever clarinet for my 50th birthday - a Buffet B12 Bb and I`m hooked !
I`m not a musician as such - played the violin for a while at school but never really took to it - always wanted to play a wind instrument and finally after all these years I`ve got one !
I`ve had it just a month now - started on 1.5 Rico reed (couldn`t get a peep out of the 2.5 that came with it !!!)have progressed to a 2 comfortably and can just manage 2.5. Don`t think my embouchure is too good though - my muscles aren`t what they used to be !!! Ho hum !
Anyone else started playing at such a tender age as me I wonder ???
If so, how are you getting on ??
Any tips for an old lady just starting ????
All greatfully recieved !
Thanks and a very merry Christmas to you all
Sue

Congradulations on starting the Clarinet. As for tips, first I would say good choice on which clarinet. thats a very good horn. Next, if you can i would say try to switch reeds. My old Band Directory used to say "nothing less than Rico Royal" i would suggest Vandorien reeds. They tend to run a little bit thicker but are wonderful reeds. Next i don`t know how you are learning but Maby you should try a method book. Far and away the best is Rubank Method. Afther learning the Clarinet, I used one and kinda tought myself the Oboe. any way good luck. Jordan Weiss