My daughter just bought me a Histonic clarinet for Christmas. I used to play the clarinet many years ago and was looking forward to starting up again. However I am having terrible problems with squeaking sounds. Is there anywhere that I can bring in the clarinet so I can be shown how to imporove its sound? I also did not receive an instruction book with the clarinet. Also, the metal piece with 2 screws that secures the reed was defective..I went to a music store and they gave me a new metal piece that fit properly. I am very frustrated. Can you help me, please? My daughter just bought me a Histonic clarinet for Christmas. I used to play the clarinet many years ago and was looking forward to starting up again. However I am having terrible problems with... » Read More My daughter just bought me a Histonic clarinet for Christmas. I used to play the clarinet many years ago and was looking forward to starting up again. However I am having terrible problems with squeaking sounds. Is there anywhere that I can bring in the clarinet so I can be shown how to imporove its sound? I also did not receive an instruction book with the clarinet. Also, the metal piece with 2 screws that secures the reed was defective..I went to a music store and they gave me a new metal piece that fit properly. I am very frustrated. Can you help me, please? « Show Less
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I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent second hand one. Good luck! I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent... » Read More I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent second hand one. Good luck! « Show Less
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This is a great starter clarinet. However it is just that, a starter. I got this for my daughter when she started in 5th grade it lasted until 7th grade when she got to middle school. The band director said with the quality she would not be able to produce good solid sound. It was also hard to get repaired because a lot of the fittings were not the norm. We went over a year with out the thumb rest because it broke off and the screw holes didn't line up like others. I know it was a gift so you appreciate it very much but I would not get your hopes up. The plastic is cheap and will not produce quality sound. This is a great starter clarinet. However it is just that, a starter. I got this for my daughter when she started in 5th grade it lasted until 7th grade when she got to middle school. The band director said with the quality she would not be able to produce good solid sound. It was also hard to get repaired because a lot of the fittings were not the norm. We went over a year with out the thumb rest because it broke off and the screw holes didn't line up like others. I know it was a gift so you appreciate it very much but I would not get your hopes up. The plastic is cheap and will not... » Read More This is a great starter clarinet. However it is just that, a starter. I got this for my daughter when she started in 5th grade it lasted until 7th grade when she got to middle school. The band director said with the quality she would not be able to produce good solid sound. It was also hard to get repaired because a lot of the fittings were not the norm. We went over a year with out the thumb rest because it broke off and the screw holes didn't line up like others. I know it was a gift so you appreciate it very much but I would not get your hopes up. The plastic is cheap and will not produce quality sound. « Show Less
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We had similar problems with this clarinet. The sound quality was poor. It may not be you but rather the clarinet. It is just an entry level clarinet as the price would suggest.
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If you choose to tune it yourself, it helps to have a fine grinder on a dremmel type tool. Also, you have to find a way to get the reed to vibrate while the instrument is disassembled. Just requires a little cleverness. I also bought a "higher end" melodica, but it needed MORE work than the Yamaha did.
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I bought it for me since I had an interest in playing the flute. Found I could play it easy enough and liked it, but ended up giving it to my 8 year old daughter to play for band. There was one note that she and her teacher had trouble with--can't remember which. In the end, they worked it out. It seems like it's a fine beginner instrument; but I don't know flutes well enough to really say. Hope this helps some.
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Yes, our daughter was 11 when we bought the Jupiter clarinet for her-it was actually a step up from a cheaper clarinet we purchased through her school. If your child shows a continued interest in concert band as they get older--you'll likely want to get him a better quality clarinet-i.e.--wooden Buffet or Yamaha.
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Keep in mind that I am just a parent of a 7th grader and I have never owner a clarinet, before this, in my life. I think it is a B flat clarinet. Something in the literature alludes to this, but I'm not sure. I don't see any specific warranty information in my paper work, by there is a card that says, "You're guaranteed until graduation." It says, . . . "we will stand behind our instruments for the entire time you participate in school music."
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I bought this ligature for my child who is in the 6th grade. I do not know if it works with other clarinets. What I can tell you is that after a couple of weeks of using this ligature, the teacher asked my child to go back to the metal ligature. He said that the metal ligature would help my child to project a better and louder sound.
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Thank you! That was definitely part of my problem. One last question: when opening, I hear a pleasant ratcheting sound, which I don't hear when closing. Does yours also not make that sound in one direction?
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As I have responded before this is an inferior piece of equipment in everyway possible. What you describe shows that. If you have time left I encourage you to return it. Amazon should have discontinued this long ago. A major disappointment to those ordering it. Originally touted by Amazon as a 1200$ fine lab instrument. So what about it AMAZON why are you still pushing this poorly designed piece of junk?
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Lisa, I'm sorry you're facing difficulty with this music box. My granddaughter's is still working fine. Perhaps you can contact the manufacturer and politely ask for a refund or ask for an explanation and remedy. I hope this helps.
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You need to blow so that your air stream is split above and below the opposite side of the opening. Make a kissing face on the opening and roll it under you bottom lip, the blow across the opening. My fife was poorly constructed, so it was difficult even though I knew the concept, it is possible yours is like that as well. I'd recommend the Yamaha fife, it has findings like a recorder, but is very easy to get a good tune from. Only like 8$
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Yes, the same thing happened to me.. I never fixed it!! My son just plays with it without the singing.. I wish that they would have made it more durable.. Good luck!! Many blessings...
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Daughter still has it, what would it cost ? To get fixed they did not even offer a exchange . including shipping . Order was Placed on Sunday, March 30, 2014 Conductor Bb Clarinet w/ Accessories and 1 YEAR Warranty Sold by The Instrument Store Condition: New
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My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER have a problem with it ! My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER... » Read More My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER have a problem with it ! « Show Less
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Hey Alex,I lit a flashlight through the bell of the two L J Hutchen Alto Saxophones I purchased (in a dark room) and did not see any leaks. I would also recommend a Snark metronome for tuning before playing.
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Never had any issues that would need repair. I've been pretty rough on it. You might be interested in a higher end Melodica.
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FYI I posted this same question. The puppy is supposed to make sounds with movement of the mouth. I contacted Fisher-Price and they sent a replacement that was functional. Seems like a lot of people's don't make sound with movement of the mouth.
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I have no idea why yours makes a horrible sound - suggest you send it back for a replacement. It might be the sound of the tail twisting around, that is audible. But the howling laughter overrides that "mechanical" sound. I have 3 - they all sound the same - infectious hysterical laughter.