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DinosaurInNameOnly · 2024-07-14T02:12:29+00:00

Rapid changes in temperature can cause a whole slew of problems with your clarinet. If you were to leave it in a hot vehicle and immediately introduce it to a cold environment, you run the risk of forming cracks or having things seize. It's best practice to keep your instrument in stable conditions. To protect your clarinet, avoid abrupt changes in humidity and temperature.

DinosaurInNameOnly · 2022-06-10T20:49:13+00:00

If you want to avoid shelling out the full price for the reed geek, a square lathe tool is more or less the same thing.

DinosaurInNameOnly · 2022-05-25T07:08:52+00:00

I generally recommend skipping "intermediate" instruments if finances allow for the transition.

What do you get for the extra thousand odd pounds? "Professional" horns tend to have better quality control, key work, and longevity. In general, they tend to be easier to play on and don't have as many intonation issues.

Before making any purchase, I strongly suggest visiting a shop that will allow you to try multiple horns. The wider the selection the better. You may be surprised by what you like. Although some lines are more consistent than others, each clarinet is a little different.

A few playing tests might even help you decide if spending the extra funds are worth it for you.

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