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| cousenon clarinet | 11/21/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: We have what appears to be a wood one with the #8109 stamped on it. A. Fontaine and Cousenon Paris ...
A: There is not much info on the web about these clarinets..The best models were advertised as ...
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| Noblet Paris clarinet | 11/15/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: Just have a query on a clarinet I played with for many years. It was also passed on to me from my ...
A: ...Your clarinet serial number indicates that it was manufactured in 1968...The good news is that it ...
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| Troubles with "going over the break" | 11/12/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I'm in a grade 8 concert band and we have evaluations coming up. We have to play this short piece ...
A: To see if you are playing the correct notes, warm up with octaves going into the unfamiliar high ...
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| Clarinet Scales | 11/7/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I need help with some of the clarinet concert scales. I am having auditions soon and I need to know ...
A: Note: I cannot figure out how to attach two pages, so please send me your question again so that I ...
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| transposing guitar chords to clarinet arpeggios to | 11/6/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: How would I find the arpeggio from a guitar chord. Such as a G chord. And Also minor Chords.
A: You have to play one whole step (2 half-steps) above what is written. You could think of it ...
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| Nomandy Special Clarinet | 11/5/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a Normandy "Special" clarinet. It also says made by Noblet on the front and it says made in ...
A: ..Normandy clarinets are considered student standard...You did not say whether your clarinet is ...
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| Clarinet Injuries | 11/5/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I am a fresh out of college Band Director and I am teaching in a middle school currently. I was ...
A: Some players develop carpal tunnel in the wrist (often the right wrist), but this is pretty rare, ...
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| my Buffet clarinet circa 1972 | 11/4/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I am considering selling my beloved Buffet clarinet (serial number 133672) because of financial ...
A: ...Buffet r-13 clarinets hold their value better than other clarinet brands because they are ...
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| contrabass clarinet reeds | 11/2/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: We just acquired a contrabass clarinet for my 11-year old son, who is eager to get started. It is a ...
A: In addition to trying Vandoren, he may want to try LaVoz (Medium) and a Legere. It's nice to compare ...
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| Boosey & Hawkes ? | 11/1/2009 | Ramon Wodkowski |
Q: I was reading about these clarinets.And i saw that there very cheap on ebay. But from what I read ...
A: That is not true, you were incorrectly informed. Boosey & Hawkes and Buffet Crampon were 2 separate ...
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| Vintage clarinet values | 10/31/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have had the pleasure of playing a buffet clarinet for many years. It has a rich round sound ...
A: I found no information on the WOODWIND COMPANY. There are several websites that lists clarinet ...
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| click barrels | 10/27/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: My daughter has had two different band teachers that have clarinet click barrels. My understanding ...
A: ..Yes,I am familiar with click barrels and they do work...Try putting 'clarinet click barrels' in ...
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| Serial number boosey & hawke clarinet edgware | 10/26/2009 | Ramon Wodkowski |
Q: I recently came across a old boosey & hawke clarinet and have an odd serial number can you help me ...
A: sorry for the delay. That serial number would date it to 1956. The earth wrapped in a music note ...
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| clarinet squeaking | 10/23/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: We purchased a brand new Buffet E-11 clarinet for our daughter several months ago, and she's had ...
A: Typically it's a person responsible for squeaks, not an instrument. First, eliminate the finger ...
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| clarinet squeaks | 10/20/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I've recently taken over a school beginner clarinetist (playing in lower register only.) My problem ...
A: First, eliminate the finger option once and for all by turning the clarinet and having her blow ...
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| all | 10/19/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: i just started playing bass clarinet in high school i have only a month i it and have got alot but ...
A: I am assuming that your bass clarinet is in perfect condition ,with no leaks anywhere..[a major ...
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| Buffet R-13 Clarinet | 10/19/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a Buffet R-13 Clarinet that is in great condition purchased in 1993 for my daughter when she ...
A: ..Buffet R-13s holds their value because they are superb clarinets.The 'going rate' for your ...
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| serial number | 10/18/2009 | Ramon Wodkowski |
Q: i am looking at an instrument which, it is claimed, is a 1010 with the serial number 32315. would ...
A: Your clarinet dates to 1936. I unfortunately do not have the ledger to hand but can try to find the ...
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| Student Clarinet | 10/16/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: My son is currently in middle-school band playing clarinet. We are currently using a school ...
A: ..The big 3 clarinet makers are SELMER,BUFFET and LEBLANC...In the student range,some of the Yamaha ...
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| Boosey & Hawkes clarinet | 10/13/2009 | Ramon Wodkowski |
Q: My daughter has a Boosey and Hawkes Clarinet that is an Emperor. The serial number is 266938 and it ...
A: sorry for the extensive delay. Your clarinet dates to 1965. As to value, Id say is not worth more ...
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| Should we consider Buffet Vintage? | 10/13/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: Background: My daughter started in 6th grade with an E11 and then when she got to HS we bought an ...
A: It's worth trying, along with "Greenline" and "Prestige" clarinets. The primary difference between ...
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| value of a clarinet | 10/12/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: Jack, I have a Selmer Centered Tone France clarinet with the number R 1790. What is its ...
A: In Australia,where I reside, a good overhaul would cost around $450-$500,and adds value to a ...
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| Buffet B12 on ebay | 10/12/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I am just beginning on clarinet and I need to buy one. I have been told that buffet is a good brand. ...
A: If you can buy it for under $200 including shipping, then I'd say you got a pretty good deal. The B ...
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| Student Clarinet | 10/9/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: My 12 year old daughter has been playing the flute for a few years now and is pretty dedicated to it ...
A: The clarinet I bought for around $100 on amazon.com works just fine, and I think that would work ...
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| Fingering Chart for concert Bb | 10/6/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: My grade 7 band teacher didn't teach me the concert Bb scale, so I'm new to it this year. But I'm ...
A: This answer is more complicated than your would expect, because it involves "going over the break." ...
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| clarinet pre 1950 | 10/5/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a clarinet with marking Symphony made in USA and code authentication D 7586. Can you help me ...
A: ..I have not heard of that particular brand....You did not say if the clarinet is wood or some other ...
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| Leblanc Sonata | 10/5/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I've been looking around recently for a new clarinet for myself as my previous one was stolen. I've ...
A: If you have checked the Buffet with a tuner and everything checks out with the 12ths, and you like ...
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| clarinet pre 1950 | 10/4/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a clarinet with marking Symphony made in USA and code authentication D 7586. Can you help me ...
A: ...Do you know the brand nane of your clarinet [LEBLANC,SELMER ETC]......LEBLANC makes a clarinet ...
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| value of buffet clarinet | 10/3/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: My clarinet was purchased around 1969-71 sometime and I need to sell it but have no idea of value. ...
A: ...Your R-13 clarinet would be worth anywhere between $1200-1600. dependinding on condition,the way ...
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| Register Break | 10/3/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: Morning, I am a beginner band teacher in Lloydminster, Canada. What advice would you give for 2nd ...
A: I meant to answer this earlier, but somehow lost track of your question - I'm sorry for the delay! ...
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| Auguste Buffet Clarinet | 10/1/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: We have an Auguste Buffet clarinet(Serial No. 84) with no other letters or numbers, indicating that ...
A: ....You may have one of the earliest models of this clarinet...Clarinet design took huge leaps in ...
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| I keep thinking my clarinet is out of tune and I'm not sure how to tune it. | 9/30/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I've been playing Clarinet for three years and -I really should know how to do this. Sorry!- And I ...
A: ...You should pull the barrell out a little bit where it meets the main body of the clarinet [or ...
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| beginner clarinets | 9/27/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I was a flute player for many years but am now in search of a decent BEGINNER clarinet for my 4th ...
A: Any of those clarinets will work fine for your purpose. I even bought a clarinet new off amazon.com ...
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| leblanc clarinet value | 9/27/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a Bb Leblanc clarinet with the serical number 22186. Can you provide me with an idea of its ...
A: ..You supplied a serial number indicating manufacture around 1965...Many models were made during ...
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| oiling | 9/26/2009 | Ramon Wodkowski |
Q: I have a Symphony 1010 which I was given in the late 70's as a student and was given instructions ...
A: sorry for the extensive delay. Oiling is a very touchy subject in the clarinet world - some people ...
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| Noblet Clarinet Value | 9/22/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a Noblet Clarinet which has been sitting in the case since 1973. I paid around $400.00 at ...
A: ...The serial num. and emblem on your clarinet indicates a NOBLET 45,[ manufactured in 1968] which ...
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| Overhaul of a leblanc clarinet | 9/22/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: Jack, I just inherited a leblanc clarinet serial number 7012 approximate manufacturing year 1955 or ...
A: from what you say, it sounds like the clarinet does not need an overhaul...I suggest you take it to ...
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| for the beginner | 9/15/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: I have a ten year old daughter who is going to start playing the clarinet right now we are renting a ...
A: ..Wood always gives a better sound....Jupiter is in the lower range of beginner level ...
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| breathing | 9/15/2009 | Rebecca |
Q: I am an intermediate clarinet player, but I'm still not sure how to properly exhale on the ...
A: You're right on many counts. For a rich and projecting sound, a relaxed (or open) throat is ...
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| Playing clarinet after a 4 year hiatus | 9/10/2009 | jack wiard |
Q: Well I have recently have regain interest in playing the B flat Clarinet after a four year break. ...
A: ..Welcome back to the 'fold' of fellow clarinetists...Don't discard the reeds but after a four year ...
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