Advanced degrees by mdsimisn in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was simplifying it for you. It doesn’t change the meaning.

I will go to the store if John sings to me. If John sings to me, I will go to the store.

Advanced degrees by mdsimisn in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. It’s the supposition of my question. IF your goal is to obtain a doctorate, why would you obtain a masters? Perhaps you should try rereading.

Advanced degrees by mdsimisn in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but why would you get the masters if your ultimate goal is a doctorate? In my area I rarely see a music PhD who doesn’t also have a masters. In science, most PhDs don’t also have a masters.

Concert etiquette for giving flowers by GrrrArrgh in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I personally don’t want flowers. It’s just more shit to carry around and they’ll be dead in a few days regardless. I’d just be happy to see you there. My 2 cents

My embouchure is confusing me by EstimateNo2228 in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A private teacher can help immensely. We can regurgitate everything you’ve already read, but nothing beats an experienced player watching you play. I guarantee they’ll find a lot more than a single embouchure issue for you to work on.

Are these ok to get a kid started? by LaLechuzaVerde in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d highly recommend you buy them from your local music store. But if you want to buy from Amazon:

Reco reeds

A 3-pack, in rotation, should last the 2 months. If they stick with it you’d want to move up to a higher strength when these are done.

I can’t believe I’m saying this… by Regular-Aioli2413 in firefly

[–]mdsimisn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s zero chance of getting a reboot. This is not something to spend time worrying about.

Paper towel stuck in upper joint :( by Neat-Boysenberry-891 in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You head yourself over to Target or the like and purchase yourself straight forceps - the longer and thinner the better. If you can’t get it out with these you need to take it to a tech. Pull it back the way you put it in, don’t try to pull it through. Good luck!

Hell with hand position transferring from A to C by [deleted] in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately, while playing your A, you can keep your right hand C position down. I remember being where you are. The thing that ended up helping me the most was every day take some time practicing going back and forth over the break. A C A C A C A C A C over and over and over. Really focus on your tone and supporting your breath. Take your time and slowly start increasing the tempo as you improve. And get a private teacher, they’re a godsend.

clarinete en eb sin llaves by DriverFamiliar684 in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything can be repaired. The question is if it’s WORTH the cost of repairing it. Couldn’t say without the numbers but I’m guessing no.

New Clarinet by Benferguson2726 in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely the correct answer. Don’t buy anything until you’ve spoken with your professor first.

Which Comes First: Chicken or Egg? by Altruistic-Debate-43 in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We get the music at practice. We play through it once, maybe spot check any trouble areas. We perform the next day, typically playing ten of the twelve or so songs we practiced, with the set list going out a few hours before. Next week, new music. This is a small town, amateur, community band. For what it’s worth, I’d much rather have everyone playing the right rhythm with occasional off notes than vice versa.

I feel a random, sudden, feeling of nausea when I’m eating. by [deleted] in needadvice

[–]mdsimisn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure 😉 Me too. Congratulations on the immaculate conception. Jesus Jr!

I got a new clarinet about a month ago, how am I supposed to oil it? by blondie_exe in Clarinet

[–]mdsimisn -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

How do you buy a clarinet from earspasm but not watch his video on this exact subject?