Hi, I am a young professional and I want to start back playing the clarinet.
I played B-flat Soprano from 6th - 8th grade. I marched 1st Clarinet with the B-flat Soprano and bass clarinet for concert in the 9th grade. That year, the band was a toxic, so I quit.
I'm 30 and want to start playing again. I would like to play bass clarinet good enough to be in my town's community band. Maybe even join a local blue/jazz group.
My question is, should I pick up a clarinet before going to the bass? I am able to afford adult lessons and have the time to practice. I am not able (right now) to buy a bass but I can rent a quality one.
I played B-flat Soprano from 6th - 8th grade. I marched 1st Clarinet with the B-flat Soprano and bass clarinet for concert in the 9th grade. That year, the band was a toxic, so I quit.
I'm 30 and want to start playing again. I would like to play bass clarinet good enough to be in my town's community band. Maybe even join a local blue/jazz group.
My question is, should I pick up a clarinet before going to the bass? I am able to afford adult lessons and have the time to practice. I am not able (right now) to buy a bass but I can rent a quality one.