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I always use the same sandpaper that I would use for my reeds. I would NOT suggest this - only because that is far to fine and it takes a while. Maybe 80-120? I have only used sandpaper on reeds. I am an apartment dweller with absolutely no traditional "work around the house" skills. Seroiusly none. That cork always needs to be sanded...so I stepped up to that but it took longer than it should because I used 400 grade sandpaper

Thanks for the insight on that! I can only infer things about instruments that I have not played myself. It's great to have confirmation on that :)

How do you like it?

@@faeriesmak It is a beautiful horn and sounds good to me. However, I've only ever played on one other model so not much to compare it to. Plus that was in the 80s and it was an old plastic Boosey and Hawkes Regent. I took a chance and couldn't justify anything more expensive...happy so far!!

​@@faeriesmak John Kurokawa played a 650 in this video ruclips.net/user/shortsaeuqD4vPahM?si=c85C5DfTKWOwYpOq

​@@faeriesmak Although I took a punt, I based my purchase on this review from the wonderful British player Simon Bates ruclips.net/video/8jXDQe-dHnY/видео.htmlsi=IQy5HC-B6YTNOl0w

Thank you kiddo! I love you 🩷

Thanks! I am pretty geeky with this stuff. I will be geeking out more soon

I am challenged with operating my website...I thought I had that fixed! sorry about that www.clarinetninja.com/forms/2148907086

that didnt fix it...I will get it...hold on a sec

www.clarinetninja.com/forms/2148907086 would you let me know if this works?

@@clarinetninja no unfortunately it does not work. Again no permission etc

@@OlgaStreurman I think I got it now! www.clarinetninja.com/right-hand-study-1 if you dont mind reporting back - that would be incredible...I don't want to be messing up so much

HiI Rocco! I am glad to hear that you are still at it. I will make a video about this topic - thank you for asking the question and providing me with a great idea. In general terms, a more open mouthpiece with a less resistant reed is going to be more flexible. I would think cane reeds would be better than synthetic. What setup are you currently using?

@@clarinetninja I recently got a Vandoren 5RV lyre and am using Rico 2.5 reeds, though I'm experimenting with Vandoren 3's.

@@roccoliuzzi8394 The 5RV Lyre is a great mouthpiece...I find It to be literally in the middle of the mouthpiece world. It is a wonderful place to be. I am not sure which Ricos and Vandorens you are moving to and from, but that should be just about right to get some flexibility without it being too crazy

Please get the pdf so you can take all the time you want:) it is difficult to pace things sometimes

Kiddo! As soon as the dentist says it's ok, I will teach you everything I know about the clarinet :)

If you are getting everything you want out of your plastic clarinet that's great! I don't agree that the benefits of a wood clarinet are "dubious" - but if you want to hold an opinion that essentially characterizes every historically great and presently great clarinetist as an idiot for using a wood clarinet I won't stand in your way

@clarinetninja all I'm saying, as a total noob, is that every pro on here says the benefit of the fancy stuff is that it's a "tool that doesn't get in the way of the vision". So here are six different ways that an expensive wood clarinette can randomly fail if you don't do the following six steps every time you take it out of the case and you better not be in a hot or cold or dry or wet climate or outside or having a fever or doing ket or more than 100 miles from the nearest certified clarinette technician. It is normal for humans to develop magical thinking about this kind of thing. I've seen it in photography with the lens coating conspiracy. It's a well known phenomenon in wine tasting. I even bought a blackberry after the iPhone came out. I do appreciate the content!

Thank you!

Thanks Alvaro!

I have never studied Alexander technique formally, but I have been to a couple of classes and know many people that teach it. It is a terrific practice and I am sure had some influence on my ideas in this video. I have to remember NOT to pay attention to this when I am playing for real because it's a sure fire recipe to mess things up! I practice it and hope that it works its way into my unconscious:)

Your English is fantastic. You should hear me destroy the French language. It would be laughable if not so sad. The French Cut Legere matched up very well with the strength of the V12's. I don't know what reed you are using, but use that as somewhat of a starting place. I have always enjoyed playing the legeres a little more resistant that cane reeds because the resistance is so even and cooperative. Would you please let me know how it goes?

Thank you! I ordered a number 3. I will get it on December 31st. I am impatient to try it. I wanted to order directly from Légère because I understand that you can exchange but they send only to Canada and USA. About cane I was playing with V12 number 3 but once you switch to plastic it’s impossible to go back to cane (for me).

@@Neville8888 I have switched back twice! you can do it too (if you were to want to!)

@@clarinetninja I’m playing in a carribean workshop and the « teacher » gave me a v12 3 so I will definitely try it! But with cane it was so hazardous! 🤞

@@Neville8888 I don't agree that a cane reed is hazardous :) I live a wildly hazardous life if that's the case!

Hi Jeff! I am out of my sphere of expertise with the valuation of Backuns. I would think that modeling the percentage off the purchase price that goes along with other clarinets. Outside of that (which you probably already thought of) I would be uncomfortable speaking with authority on that

Hi Richard! It is indeed a V12 but it feels quite comfortable for me. A balanced reed with the right support/voicing and I love it! Thanks for watching and commenting

Thank you! :)

I think circular breathing is really cool. I do not do it. I do not practice it. In my life only unusual new music has had a call for it. One way that I look at it is that singers don't do it. We always talk about playing like a singer would sing. If one is attracted to the pieces where one needs to do it - It is a very cool thing to be able to do. Many years ago, I studied with a somewhat famous circular breather and was told that it's the "future of the clarinet". I found that not to align with my career.

That’s an interesting idea. I have no idea about that. If you emailed Brad I am sure he would have a solid idea about that

@@clarinetninja I'm barely getting my sound back. I've got a Ridenour hard rubber clarinet so having an adjustable hard rubber barrel has appeal to me... once I'm used to the equipment I already have.

@@clarinetninja But I have an old Albert system C clarinet that belonged to my great grandfather. The barrel is tiny by comparison to a Bb.

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I am glad that my content has been useful. My first suggestion is to try a neck strap. I don't think that moving the thumb rest is going to make the difference you are looking for. 30 years ago a teacher of mine said something that I have found to be True - tension is contagious. I would look for it starting at my shoulder and down my arm. It could be starting anywhere in there. Let me know how it goes. Unrelated - 25 or so years ago I did a tour of 30 cities in Brazil. I got to see many parts of your beautiful country that most don't get to see. I loved it

good question. I have always just oiled the bore by pulling a swab that I use just for oiling. I put enough oil on to make the bore shiny but not enough that it is running on to the pads. I think when a technician does it, they do it with the keys off. That is a much more significant process, and one that I wouldn't engage in myself. There are so many very passionate perspectives on oiling, it can be hard to move with confidence taking any suggested path. As far as your question - getting oil on the pads should be avoided for sure! I have never had an issue oiling the bore and avoiding getting oil on the pads.

@@philipperoche7746 I am so happy to hear this! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience:)

Hi Darren! I am glad that it was helpful. You sound like a person that would love the Clarinet Ninja Dojo. www.clarinetninja.com/dojo-landing There is lots of stuff like this for the members as well as live weekly calls...If you want to set up and appointment to talk about it, there is a caledndly link on the page I linked ;)

@@johncipolla3858 thanks John!

I love that you found that path...its so obvious now that you say it out loud!

@@silva777 thanks!

If the cat is pissed you must be doing it right!

I am so glad I made something that found you at the right time! Brad's barrels are really game changing. In terms of how fast you can get one...head over to Brads site www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/product-page/evo-clarinet-adjustable-barrel and see whats going on :) I don't know what his inventory looks like at any point, but I would imagine that he has stuff ready to go.

To have an idea characterized even tangentially related to Bonade makes my day. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :)

I am glad that you found in inspiring:)

I hope it helps you with that. Let me know how it goes please :)

You ask a good question. It's important to take things that are offered to us but also recognize that sometimes they need to be transformed in some way to be right for our ability level. This can be a difficult thing to do in the early stages . RUclips content is a challenge because it is geared towards a general audience. The creator can't be aware and tailor it to everyone's unique needs. Do you have anyone helping you learn? If you haven't checked it out already, I have a free beginner/refresher course that may be helpful to you. ClarinetNinja.com

@@clarinetninja Thanks for your response. I am starting to have some lessons next week. Just had a browse through your refresher course. I will be visiting again. The articulation and the fingering ones especially. Thanks again.

RUclips is a challenging place to share ideas as one can never make something that hits for every viewer. I certainly try to create content that has a wide appeal, but it can be difficult to do.

thank you Gwen!