I've decided to learn how to play the clarinet.

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18. Thanks!

I am leaning rather quickly about reed placement and adjustment. I haven't tried actually soaking a reed, but will check it out.

The breathing is a lot more critical than I had thought. In particular, the seal is the most challenging for me, but once I get it I am pretty happy with the tone.

I am struggling with getting into higher registers but have become very comfortable with the lowest. Just got a book of solos which start with some pieces that use notes I am comfortable with.

As I was raised on piano, the lack of logic in fingering has been a challenge, but a challenge is what I wanted.

I have no high aspirations here. It's just something I have always wanted to do. I would greatly benefit from a teacher I could check in with every few weeks, but don't have access to one.

Thanks for your input. I often find myself with groups of musicians and it's nice to be able to play, even if just a little, along with them.