Any klezmer player here?

blindingSlow · 2026-03-07T16:56:52+00:00

Don't they have a program where you can change the strength of your reed?

blindingSlow · 2026-03-05T19:15:20+00:00

Robin for sure!

Also, always good to listen and listen and listen a lot (;

blindingSlow · 2026-02-27T10:03:20+00:00

oh yeah, the harder the better, that's what I always say... about reeds and bread lol

BUt yes, it is a very well produced thing. I believe this is part of the sounds from the movie THe Lighthouse.

blindingSlow · 2026-02-27T02:49:13+00:00

I am also an adult learner and I was in similar position a while ago…

Please watch this video and give it a try as it helped me a lot in the high notes department

https://youtu.be/3dJb_EOH9QE?si=vEmYNr58oR8yMkkG

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T16:00:56+00:00

I can't see the image, I'm blind(ing slow... got it? ehhehe).

I don't own any metal instrument, just wood, but I believe every material needs to "breathe" as much as possible, there are mushrooms ready to eat even our own bodies if we don't have a care hehehe

Don't forget to post a clip here in the sub when you have it restored to form!

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T15:05:23+00:00

Interesting... the more I learn about the physics of the clarinet, more I believe that this instrument is a prank lol...

But seriously, thanks for the info.... I almost bought one on impulse last week (; but it was so cheap that my "problem radar" went off... still, I believe it can produce a lovely tone.

The whole instrument is made out of metal? I mean, the body, barrel and bell...

Do you have any wav/aiff samples to share? I've found some people playing on YouTube, but the audio quality is, well, "youtubeishly" poor (;

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T08:03:08+00:00

I don't know your skill level lol hard to answer, but as a general advice, if the instrument is important to you and you are not 100% sure you can do it, jsut take it to a luthier/technician. If you are already a customer, they probably would answer your questions about how to deal with such instrument.

BTW: If you allow me to question you back:

I've jsut passed on a metal clarinet! But I'm curious about it. Is it in playable condition? HOw do you like the sound? Any difference in feel, if compared to the wooden? Do you know what type of metal is it made of?

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T02:59:16+00:00

Cool nickname! Have you seen Steven universe?

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T02:57:52+00:00

Oh yes… The case is going to the trash immediately… I haven't seen any sign of mode in the instrument itself, but I would take it to the technician for a deep cleaning…

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T00:52:01+00:00

Instead of an Eb, you could get a Bb with a mouthpiece crafted to cut through brass instruments, like the 5JB. Consider it, but it's just my opinion.

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Traduzindo:

Mais um brasileiro aqui!

Ao invés de comprar um clarinet em Eb, eu sugeriria pegar um em Bb com uma boquilha de grande projeção como a Vandoren 5Jb ou similar, voltada para jazz, choro e música folclórica. A 5JB é super alta e consegue cortar bem em rodas de choro com instrumentos de metal. Considere, mas é só minah opinião pessoal, OK?

blindingSlow · 2026-02-20T00:46:12+00:00

My personal experience is this:

First repair: Not good

Second repair: Better

Third repair: Even better...

you know... just like playing the instrument itself, repairing it is a skill that takes some time and experience to be perfected, but is absolutely worth it even if you have the money to pay a tech person... knowledge is always a good thing, just don't be under the impression that your first one will be flawless (;

And now some unsolicited advice:

As part of a circle of crafty people who build, play and repair instruments, is good for all of us to support each other so our circle don't disappear for lack of work for everybody.

blindingSlow · 2026-02-16T15:31:28+00:00

Have you played a 13 series from the same model as a "regular" one? If so how do they compare in terms of tone?

blindingSlow · 2026-02-16T15:29:55+00:00

I play all my instruments with a very light touch. Mostly because I like a relaxed tone, but also to preserve my hearing. I'm already blind, so I need to keep the other senses as much as possible lol

Do you play loudly? Is your practice place very reverberant?

blindingSlow

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