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All about Clarinets / Re: Two Major and Minor Blues Licks
« on: March 26, 2021, 11:22:33 AM »
Ah yes I saw this on Facebook, very nice!
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All about Clarinets / Sunny by Bobby Hebb (1963)
« on: March 26, 2021, 11:21:16 AM »
Someone suggested I try this song, in a jazzy style, so I worked out the notes in my head and went for it. I think it normally starts on A but that takes me over the break. Not yet...So I'm starting on E.
Playing on a Rico Royal 2, Yamaha mouthpiece
https://youtu.be/Kx1EA_l7XLY
Playing on a Rico Royal 2, Yamaha mouthpiece
https://youtu.be/Kx1EA_l7XLY
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All about Clarinets / Re: Interesting fault
« on: March 09, 2021, 12:15:01 AM »
A bit of sympathetic vibration. Would be neat if all the notes sounded like that 😉
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All about Clarinets / Re: Trying out strength 3 reeds
« on: March 05, 2021, 02:07:58 PM ». On the Yamaha, the 3 sounds like it's a bit too hard.That could be just me not being used to a harder reed, and the fact they're brand new reeds. Do they take time to wear in?
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All about Clarinets / Re: Floor Peg Attachment For Alto Clarinet
« on: March 05, 2021, 12:07:29 PM »
Looks good. I quite fancy an alto. Bit rich for me though
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All about Clarinets / Trying out strength 3 reeds
« on: March 05, 2021, 09:25:12 AM »
Ok so I'm trying out Rico Royals strength 3. I expected to really struggle to get air out but it was a lot easier than I expected! At first all I got was air, but I guess new reeds need warming up. I first tried one with the Noblet 2V mpc, and while it improved things it was a struggle. Much easier to play on the Yamaha 4C, with no squeaks at all, which surprised me!
First, on the Noblet
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC3jnZg-CW/?igshid=15bugzq70qt4k
Then the Yamaha
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC4afJgaKx/?igshid=1ve1s2to0vian
First, on the Noblet
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC3jnZg-CW/?igshid=15bugzq70qt4k
Then the Yamaha
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC4afJgaKx/?igshid=1ve1s2to0vian
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All about Clarinets / Re: Wooden Guy Humphrey in a wacky case?
« on: March 01, 2021, 02:18:35 AM »
I made the image visible directly.
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All about Clarinets / Re: Further mouthpiece comparisons
« on: February 27, 2021, 04:13:45 AM »
Ach, I meant shorter barrel
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All about Clarinets / Re: Further mouthpiece comparisons
« on: February 26, 2021, 12:56:24 PM »
I couldnt help noticing that the noblet plays flat, so I switched to the longer barrel. Et voila!
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All about Clarinets / Re: Further mouthpiece comparisons
« on: February 26, 2021, 11:14:09 AM »
I still generally prefer the Yamaha, to me it sounds more like a clarinet. But I want to try a 3 strength reed with the Noblet.
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All about Clarinets / Further mouthpiece comparisons
« on: February 24, 2021, 11:04:37 AM »
I had another testing session, switching between the Yamaha and the Noblet, switching reeds too on each. While the Noblet sounds much brighter, I feel there's something about it, and with the right reed I believe it is perfect for jazz. I'd love to try a strength 3 reed with it, offering a bit more resistance. With a light reed it plays flat.
Here are 3 comparison videos
Noblet with Rico Royal 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrt7BdAwL1/?igshid=xpr1lvor85x6
Yamaha + Legere 2 5
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrutSRAON2/?igshid=114ulwz64f3ij
Noblet + the Legere
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrwbr9AsGG/?igshid=aw3s4mdpb56a
Here are 3 comparison videos
Noblet with Rico Royal 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrt7BdAwL1/?igshid=xpr1lvor85x6
Yamaha + Legere 2 5
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrutSRAON2/?igshid=114ulwz64f3ij
Noblet + the Legere
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrwbr9AsGG/?igshid=aw3s4mdpb56a
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All about Clarinets / Re: Comparing my Yamaha 4C with a Noblet 2V
« on: February 24, 2021, 10:54:09 AM »
Thanks guys. I guess its all about practise
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All about Clarinets / Re: Comparing my Yamaha 4C with a Noblet 2V
« on: February 23, 2021, 01:33:34 AM »
Well its all good. The only part of clarinet playing thats holding me back is going up with the register key. I play an A then hit the register key for next higher notes and its so awkward having to jump down to the pinky keys. Its just not smooth.
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All about Clarinets / Re: Comparing my Yamaha 4C with a Noblet 2V
« on: February 22, 2021, 09:55:18 AM »
Its weird. The Noblet 2V is supposed to be a better mpc than my Yamaha 4C, but I easily prefer the Yamaha! It sounds warmer, less harsh than the Noblet. Or is it just me 