5th Grade School Band
2006-08-17 13:40:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Why not give them both a try?
2006-08-17 13:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in band from 7th grade until I graduated highschool and I noticed a correlation between personality types and the instruments people chose. I bring this up because the stereotypical flute player is very much like the stereotypical clarinet player. What I recommend is that you pick up a flute and a clarinet and just make noise with each one, see which one you prefer. Although the clarinet requires a little more maintenance, what with the reeds, I think you'll find that if you really enjoy playing the clarinet that the hassle with the reeds won't be a hassle at all, just be sure you invest in a reed guard. Plus the clarinet is very similar to the saxophone, so picking up the saxophone later on wouldn't be much of a challenge, nor would picking up the bass clarinet. Also keep in mind that the flute and the piccolo are also very, very similar to each other.
2006-08-17 14:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jay B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Can you get a clear sound when you blow across a soda bottle? If yes, go on to question 2.
2. If you pull the corners of your mouth back (smile, then pull the corners down), press your lips tightly together, and blow very fast across the bottle, can you get a higher sound than before? If yes, seriously consider the flute. If you only answered yes to 1, the flute is still an option. Go to question 4.
3. Are your fingers very thin/narrow? If so, rule OUT the clarinet. If you are of average height, consider the saxophone -- their keys are not open, and narrow fingers can press them down easily. If NOT (your fingers are NOT narrow), go to question 5.
4. Are you of average height? If not, flute may be difficult -- since, contrary to popular belief, even though it's a small instrument, it requires you to use a LOT of air (the tuba is the only wind instrument that uses more)...and you have to stretch your arms out to the side. If you still want to play the flute, but ar small, try to find a flute with a curved headjoint. (Jupiter Prodigy)
5. If your fingers are NOT too narrow, and flute is not an option, clarinet is a good choice.
6. When all else fails, try out both instruments at a music store. PLEASE, go with the instrument that seems the EASIEST. It will make music and life much, much more fun.
Good luck,
A 5th grade band director
2006-08-20 17:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by rossettibrowning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played the clarinet for 10 years. It is a woodwind instrument. It has a wooden "reed" on the mouthpiece that can be tricky to get used to. The flute also can take some time to get used to because the mouthpiece is small. The flute also can be difficult to play if you have braces or may get them! Don't let the size of the instrument deter you. Talk to your band teacher and ask him/her for advice. Whichever one you choose, Practice, Practice, Practice, but most of all have fun!! Good Luck!
2006-08-17 13:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to play the flute when I was in HIgh school ...once the other instruments joined in no one even noticed if you were playing or if you were just mimicing the fingering . The clarinets are louder!!! I enjoyed the flute as I decided not to waste my breath most of the time ...lol
2006-08-17 13:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by HAPA CHIC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I did play the clarinet, I think you should try both the flute and clarinet. Both are very complex but once you get going, you are able to take the lead in most concert pieces.
2006-08-17 13:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by tragictrust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for the clairinet it's seems easier to play then the flute
2006-08-17 13:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether or not you want an easy instrument to play because it is easier to learn how to the clarinet than it is to learn how to play the flute. It also depends on which instrument you like better because you will be more likely to keep on playing if you like the instrument.
2006-08-18 05:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by clarinetist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played the clarinet and I hated it... I was always jealous of the flute amd pioccolo players because they didn't really have anything to lug around!
2006-08-17 13:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by annathespian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don´t you first go to that class as a listener and get a preview of what the instruments are like by those who already play it? You may also want to interview some of those students, they'll know the real deal...and perhaps you´ll get to make a few more friends in the process! =)
2006-08-17 13:56:08 · answer #10 · answered by ClCl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flute is hard to master at first it gets easy, clarinet is the exact opposite
2006-08-17 13:45:46 · answer #11 · answered by Zane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋