The Bb/F tonehole is the one directly under the RH2 fingerplate as that's where the notes Bb and F issue directly from. I doubt for a second that'll be the end of it as the majority of cracks can always be repaired and cracked toneholes can be bushed and recut. Former oboe finisher. Howarth of London. 1998 - 2010.Date: 2012-11-27 14:47. The most open clarinets I've played are the selmers 9 and 10 series. If you don't mind a used one the 10G is very open. If $ isn't an issue check out the new Selmers. They run around $2500 and up. The series 10's, mainly the 10G can be found on ebay for $500 to $700 or so.Author: Tom H Date: 2022-10-25 01:30 I tried it and found that it seems best to start with the "covered" F. Seems there is more than one way but regardless you end up on the Bb with either just 2nd & 3rd LH fingers (no thumb) or just the 2nd (middle) finger.I did have a french stencil clarinet that only had logo on the top joint and that was barely visible. The shape of the thrill key guide on the upper joint (which I circled in blue) is different compared to pre-R13 Buffets. Hope it helps Post Edited (2022-06-16 16:24)Author: Tom H Date: 2022-10-25 01:30 I tried it and found that it seems best to start with the "covered" F. Seems there is more than one way but regardless you end up on the Bb with either just 2nd & 3rd LH fingers (no thumb) or just the 2nd (middle) finger.Date: 2011-01-19 10:23. They didn't crack as a solid wood clarinet can, more likely they delaminated as the glue failed in between the laminates once water got in. I've seen a few Pan-Am oboes listed on you-know-where which look smart - although most have been flush-banded. Former oboe finisher. Howarth of London.If you still have your old clarinet, temporarily use the barrel from that (if it fits the 10's tenon). Send the barrel maker your 66.5mm as a model and ask him to make a 65mm or 65.5mm barrel with the same entry and exit bore specs. For my money, I'd ask to have a hard rubber lining inserted to ensure stability.Author: Jimis4klar Date: 2020-07-30 16:47 Both of you, please believe me, try Marca superieuere! Just give It a little bit of time to break in and to get used to It(didn't take much to me) after some rubbing becoming lighter strength(to be playable) the sound produced with this reed was as I mentioned before.. and I'm very excited about It!A huge thank you to Gleichweit for sending out their 7-1, 7-4 and 8-4 clarinet mouthpieces for review! While this video was not sponsored in any way, I appre...Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message.> Model 30 Bass Clarinet ca. 1970 not marked Series 9. > Model 22 Alto Clarinet ca. 1962 marked Series 9 > Model 25 basset horn ca. 1967 not marked Series 9 > Model 40 contra alto ca. 1958 not marked Series 9 > > Note that only the Bb Bass and Bb/A soprano clarinets have new > model numbers since then. The others are basically the sameClarinet mouthpiece comparison chart on the Vandoren webpage provides us with the recommended reed strength for their mouthpieces. I was wondering if they have provided a chart for their VK1 reeds. Unfortunately the VK1 reeds are not yet sold in Japan: A chart could be helpful when I import them without a play test.Author: MichaelW Date: 2019-01-21 23:07 Attachment: MUSIKHOCHSCHULE.jpg (32k) Wunstorf, 25 km from Hannover, Germany ("UNESCO City of Music". University of Music with well-known violin contest and piano class: Igor Levit and others, and almost unique Chair in Musicians' Medicine).The "sounding' notes are also called "concert" pitches. So if your conductor asks you to sound a tuning note concert Bb, you would need to play a C on your Bb clarinet. In orchestra, to sound the concert tuning pitch A, you would need to play B on your Bb clarinet. Hope this helps clear up the mystery a bit. Post Edited (2004-08-19 00:46)Date: 2023-09-21 09:53. This topic was not intended as a dumping ground for people's grievances with the forum, nor was I implying any criticism of the forum when I wrote what I wrote . The topic title was "Clarinet nomenclature " not "Let's bicker and gripe". Julian Griffiths. Tel. 34 696 798 853.Podcast Interview with Hachig Kazarian - Armenian-American Clarinet Player new: yousufIbarra : 1 : 2019-09-07 14:46 clarinet barrel mics new: gregsquared : 58 : 2019-09-07 14:39 Zydeco charts new: mmatisoff : 0 : 2019-04-18 03:40 Looking for a new or used amati G clarinet new: nadege : 0 : 2017-12-26 03:36 Kohlert Clarinet new: Tina : 8 : 2017 ...Get ratings and reviews for the top 4 foundation companies in El Dorado, AR. Helping you find the best foundation companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All Pr...Brilhart was a fine alto saxophonist who started his career in the 1920s, playing with a lot of bands that became very popular. In the '30s, he began making mouthpieces on a fairly large scale, larger than any other "specialty" mouthpiece maker of the time. Many well-known players used Brilhart MPs.I used to play a B40D for a while and the BD7 is not quite as dark, but is much easier to play. I use V12 3/3.5 on the B40D and V12 3.5/3.5+ with the B40/B40Lyre/BD7. The BD4 felt like a tighter, more direct sounding BD5 and I thought it was easier to play, more responsive, and had more color available. For testing everything in the fest, I ...73e Concours de Genève - International Music CompetitionCLARINET SEMI-FINAL ROUND 2018 Mr. Carlos FERREIRA, 24 years old, Portugal W.A. Mozart, Quintet for c...Feb 28, 2022 · The Clarinet BBoard. ...late 50s Selmer centered tone...just for fun... Hello all in the clarinet world... Buffet S1, R13s, plastic bundy, Selmer 33 bass in Rome, Italy back in '05...Navy Recruit Band...at 61 years of age, I'm reflecting on a life in music...specifically with the clarinet where it all began at the age of 9 in 1970... Apr 22, 2022 · Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message. Sunday: 12 Noon to 6:00 PM. 5) Buffet New York Showroom. 160 W. 48th Street, 4th floor. New York NY 10036. Kristin Bertrand Woodwind Repair. 646-670-6565. [email protected] family trip to Disney World is still worth it. Here are 18 reasons why you should still make the magical journey to Disney World at least once. We may receive compensation from t...I am considering the idea of starting a wiki devoted to the clarinet with the editing of articles open only to this group of Klarinet BBoard-ers. For those who have not looked into wiki's they are interactive web sites that allow on-line editing and additions to the content. An example is wikipedia that is an open wiki where anyone can contribute.Author: Brenda. Date: 2004-11-25 11:21. Peter Hadcock's book "The Working Clarinetist - Master Classes" contains commentaries on all the mentioned excerpts except Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. I've used his suggestions for "Capriccio Espagnol", Borodin's "Prince Igor", Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and Kodaly's "Dances of Galanta" and found ...The clarinet has roots that go way back to ancient Greece and Egypt, but the instrument we know today came to be in the early 18th century. Despite all of its evolutions, the clarinet has remained an important and popular fixture in orchestra settings for centuries. Whether you're a new player, seeking student-grade offerings, or a seasoned pro ...Author: Chris P Date: 2007-09-18 22:16 By the time I started tinkering with instruments, B&H's oboe and clarinet production had ceased, though they continued making flutes (all stamped with the Buffet logo) until production moved to Schreiber in Germany in the late '90s, and brass instruments (stamped Besson) until production ceased more recently.On clarinet bodies this is the method: Strip off all the keywork. Its not necessary to remove posts or body rings. Wash the body parts in slightly warmed water using common dishwashing detergent and a soft brush. Allow to air-dry and then wash again in alcohol. I use isopropyl alcohol.Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message.Players want the 1960's vintage era Buffet clarinet sound. Well Yamaha is really close is some ways if not dead on with the CSG111's, the German horns, but these old Buffet 1960s had their issues. They are surely overrated. Finding a great 1960's horn was and is pretty hard, so I really like how close the CSVR's are.For Bb clarinet the note concert Bb i.e. clarinet C provides a much more stable tuning note than the clarinet B (concert A) which is a bell tone. Of course for the A clarinet then clarinet C is obviously a good note. But as others noted above the real tuning comes from listening to the ensemble.The onle numbers on the clarinet are A4216. I can't find any patent #'s. There is a metal paperbacked sticker in the case that has CBCo. Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. That's all.-----Based on length, the clarinet should play at modern US pitch (A=440). If 'adjustable' means you can slide the barrel in and out, then it may be a student model.Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community.The Clarinet BBoard. Clark Brody, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1951 until 1978, died on Saturday, November 3. He was 98. At the invitation of Music Director Rafael Kubelik, Brody joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1951 as principal clarinet where he continued in that position under Music Directors Fritz Reiner ...The Clarinet BBoard. As Dee often reminds us, metal clarinets were made by the ton between 1925 and 1950 and most of these were student models. About 100 metal clarinets wash up on eBay each month. Usually, between 5% and 10% are either professional quality instruments or, in my opinion, unusual enough to be collectible. See.For exemple , the symphony pathetique of Tchaikovsky is written in B Minor . The clarinet in A have 1 bemol in the First Movment but if you transpose in Bb , you got 4 # . So , you can be the best clarinet player , the linearity of the sound can not be the same like a A flat . The A flat have a better sound of the Bb flat in this case .Clarion Timbre on Bass Clarinet. Author: Klarnt. Date: 2022-12-30 22:19. I'm not very happy with the tone I produce in the Clarion register on the Bass Clarinet. My upper Clarion sounds like a Saxophone while my lower Clarion sounds very electric. For most of the Chalumeau register I get a very full & powerful sound, which I like, and I wish ...Join the ClarinetPages Forum to share your passion for clarinets and other woodwind instruments. Find information, advice, and videos on clarinet history, models, repair, and more.An easy check is the bore size. Imperial 926 = 15.05mm (O.593") and 1010 = 15.25 mm (or 0.600") I own an ex Royal Marines pair B&H of clarinets c 1946 and both the Bb and A are. Imperials (926) but with the smooth body rings and with no metal rim to theeeeir bells.snBuffet Serial Numbers. "No1" or "NO1". This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore. introduction. Even though the R13 was officially introduced in 1955. official final production design. La, 15 for Eb or Mib, 17 for F, plus other code desgnations. Bass to low Eb, 93 for the Pretige Bass to Low C, plus other designations.The Bb Clarinet is a popular instrument for beginning musicians. It produces a satisfying tone without much effort, and the student models are well-made and affordable. We carry a wide selection of student clarinets that provide a smart alternative to renting. Many musicians have started with the Allora AACL-336.Sep 28, 2023 · The Clarinet BBoard. 👉 The musician has strengthened support and control regardless of the nuance. Black Diamond stakes for Sib clarinet will be gradually available from our regular dealers, starting with a brand new model: the BD6 HD! It is described to have an all new bore family and that it is inspired by an early professional clarinet the "BC20." "Introducing the new Buffet Crampon clarinet: Tradition. Featuring …The International Clarinet Association is a diverse and inclusive community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas, materials, and information among its members; fosters the composition, publication, recording, and distribution of music for the clarinet; encourages the research and ...For Sale French Ledoux late 50's Bb clarinet new. petrosv. 2. 2024-03-25 22:51. LOT of 5 Pro Bb clarinet Mouthpieces + Ligs new. petrosv. 0. 2024-03-25 22:43. FS: Selmer Series 9 Low Eb Bass Clarinet, Fresh Overhaul new.BE SURE TO GET ONE WITH A BARREL. If anyone is interested in checking them out, the auctions are listed below: $809.00 1407318913 Henri Selmer Silver B Flat Soprano Clarinet. $515.06 1411102165 Selmer Metal Clarinet. $515.00 1407568769 Selmer Paris B-400 clarinet. $405.00 1411463179 Vintage All Silverplate Selmer Paris Clarinet.The USA clarinet is supposedly there top of the line model with a .577 bore. The Paris model is the same dimensions as the Prologue with a .570 bore. (please correct me if I have the bore sizes wrong) I've not played either of them. There is no mention of either horn on the Selmer web site.Author: Brenda. Date: 2004-11-25 11:21. Peter Hadcock's book "The Working Clarinetist - Master Classes" contains commentaries on all the mentioned excerpts except Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. I've used his suggestions for "Capriccio Espagnol", Borodin's "Prince Igor", Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and Kodaly's "Dances of Galanta" and found ...John, For information regarding bore sizes, try the following: <[email protected]>. The site “Clarinet Perfection” should come up. At the top, click on “Technical Information”. In the drop-down box click on “Bore Sizes”. BTW, there’s lots of other interesting stuff on this site.Small bore Selmer C85 Series mouthpieces are made for a new generation small bore clarinets like Recital, Signature, Omega Paris etc. These mouthpieces will play sharp in the throat tones on a Selmer CT. Any large bore mouthpiece is a better match for a Selmer "Centered Tone" than Selmer C85 Series mouthpiece.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : yamaha ycl-650 compared to ycl-sev and ycl-csg: Author: ian.walker5504 Date: 2009-12-22 03:50 I am vaguely contemplating upgrading from my Yamaha 650. What benefits should I expect from upgrading to either the sev ...Clarion Timbre on Bass Clarinet. Author: Klarnt. Date: 2022-12-30 22:19. I'm not very happy with the tone I produce in the Clarion register on the Bass Clarinet. My upper Clarion sounds like a Saxophone while my lower Clarion sounds very electric. For most of the Chalumeau register I get a very full & powerful sound, which I like, and I wish ...Author: ito Date: 2010-03-05 14:51 pomarico crystal clarinet mouthpiece tend to need a smaller size ligature than normal?i am currently facing on suituation,the pomarico mouthpiece will need smaller size ligature,for example a Bb pomarico mouthpiece will require a Eb clarinet ligature,the main problem is what if i bought a pomarico Eb clarinet ligature?so what ligature should i grab hold on to ...The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30374 :I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other …Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Author: Musikat Date: 2023-08-18 06:39 I bought two clarinets this year. The first was a longer process. I had the chance precovid to attend a local clarinet symposium and try several clarinets, including Buffets, Yamahas, Backuns and Uebels.Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message.The SoFi credit card is an excellent no-annual-fee card offering unlimited 2% cash-back for those who are already using SoFi services. We may be compensated when you click on produ...As "ClarinetMike," Michael Dean writes for his noted and widely-read "ClarinetMike Blog," clarinetmike.wordpress.com. The clarinet blog has been read in 150 countries on 6 continents. A recent Google Search listed his blog as the #1 clarinet blog in the world. He's also published articles in print journals such as WINDPLAYER, Southwestern ...The tapered barrel works to address one particular issue in small bore clarinets: to narrow the twelfths. This is a problem because we generally use mouthpieces that have larger bores than the upper joint cylinder. The tapered barrel keeps the twelfths from coming out so much sharper than the fundamental.The SoFi credit card is an excellent no-annual-fee card offering unlimited 2% cash-back for those who are already using SoFi services. We may be compensated when you click on produ...Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Date: 2021-04-04 15:52. JTJC, I've ordered 2 of Clark Debut's alto clarinet mpcs, one of his standard 1.50mm opening, another one opened up to a custom opening of 1.65mm (he suggested this over his 1.60 opening on the 10K for a more obvious difference to the 1.50mm one), and they'll arrive later this month.It's just different. I haven't recorded or played the Odyssee in the concert setting yet. So it's hard to tell if it will replace my other clarinets. One thing is absolutely clear. The Odyssee is my favorite clarinet for practicing. A new toy! Vytas Krass Professional clarinet technician Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker Former professional ...For a bass clarinet, the $3000 or whatever that Tom's cost is very inexpensive. It is possible to try his clarinets in Europe, you just have to be willing to lose the shipping and/or tax for the trial. Of course, all of this depends on … Whether or not to use bore oil at all is a hotly-debated topic among clarinetists. If you want to see a bunch of people fight over whether this video of Michael Lowenstern soaking a barrel in oil for 7 months and then sawing it in half to look at the wood gives us any useful information, check out this clarinet bboard thread from 2018. Cost of Pad is Additional ($2.75 - $12.75 each) $13.00. Adjustment - No Pads. We recommend restoring proper alignment and seating of pads and keys, while also adjusting springs as needed. We will replace necessary felts and key corks. This service does not include the tenon corks, dents, cracks, or solder work. The Clarinet BBoard. What do you all think about conn clarinets. Especially the older vintage ones. Conn clarinets, unlike the saxophones, were never anything special. The student line (Pan American) had poor intonation and their top of the line instruments were mediocre. However they had a nice big, rich sound and a good player could control ... Hence I see easy access, diagrammatic guides to clarinet nomenclature on the forum, as offering a great aid , both before posing a question and then in the matter of understanding the responses. Like I said at the beginning.... Just things I'd like to see . Julian Griffiths Tel. 34 696 798 853paulwl Discussion starter. 7297 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Dec 3, 2003. I recently signed onto the Clarinet BBoard at www.woodwind.org to ask advice about a metal Selmer clarinet I'm having trouble with. I was pleased to find quite a bit of helpful and friendly advice, freely given to a newbie. While there, I happened in on another discussion.1) I understand that for keys, it seems silver is better than nickel. 2) I also totally buy that for clarinet bodies, hard rubber is better than wood. I understand that is a matter of some controversy, but I am not alone. 3) I read here that silver is incompatible with rubber. The Vandoren series 13 mouthpieces have slightly deeper baffles and other adjustments that make them play around A=440. In the Reserve line of mouthpieces, the ones marked "E" (for European) tend to play at about A = 442 and the regular ones tune a bit lower, around A = 440. A Source of Information for the Clarinet Amateur, Professional, and Anyone Who "Just Wants to Know" This is the April, 2024 Edition of the Clarinet Pages. Additions and updates are made frequently, so check back often. Search Woodwind.OrgI need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other sites and tools to store and ...However, STEUER's cane is extremely tough (STEUER's 3.0:equivalent to 3.5~4.0 for VD) and consistent in quality compared with VD's brands and vibrates the whole part, not the vamp only. So, in a nutshell, we need to find the reed which vibrates entirely and freely at the entire region to meet Selmer's MCs' best.The clarinet has roots that go way back to ancient Greece and Egypt, but the instrument we know today came to be in the early 18th century. Despite all of its evolutions, the clarinet has remained an important and popular fixture in orchestra settings for centuries. Whether you're a new player, seeking student-grade offerings, or a seasoned pro ...(Really!) They might still have a limited-run of a wonderful discontinued clarinet available (Speranza) - a real pro horn going for $750 - brand spanking new! I own and play top-of-the-line Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, and Yamaha Clarinets, and recently added a Ridenour Libertas Clarinet. That horn is a wonderful clarinet! Ken Jarczyk Woodwinds ...I used to play a B40D for a while and the BD7 is not quite as dark, but is much easier to play. I use V12 3/3.5 on the B40D and V12 3.5/3.5+ with the B40/B40Lyre/BD7. The BD4 felt like a tighter, more direct sounding BD5 and I thought it was easier to play, more responsive, and had more color available. For testing everything in the fest, I ...The 10g does not fit in the historical line of Selmer clarinets as the 10s. The 10s is a 'real' Selmer. Compared to the CT, the 10s has a more centered tone and improved intonation. However the bore size is middle of the road and that makes the 10s not that 'special' anymore compared to the older larger bore Selmers.Author: donald Date: 2022-08-11 14:28 I have a 1963 R13 that has definitely NOT "blown out" and still plays amazingly despite seriously worn keys, but have also owned a 2004 Festival A clarinet that, despite the best tech work and adjustments etc, definitely "blew out" (ie the dimensions changed in a way that compromised performance).Last week, I overhauled my first Buescher True Tone clarinet and found myself with many questions. Its a wonderful horn - well built of tight grained grenadilla wood and wide, solid nickel alloy keys, with a .595" bore.Author: Chris P Date: 2022-12-27 03:02 Pokenerd wrote: "I think he means corners of the mouth being more back on a clarinet." Almost like an oboe embouchure - my clarinet teacher at college used and taught that sideways braced embouchure as well as a more oboe-like posture with the instrument held up (like you'd do with soprano sax).Date: 2004-01-21 17:15. Benny Goodman used at least four different clarinets at various stages of his career. He used a Selmer Balanced Tone, a Selmer Centered Tone, a Boosey and Hawkes 1010, and even (briefly) a Buffet. The Buffet is on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the musical instrument collection.A rough description of the polycylindrical bore is that it's a series of stepped tapers, like taking a large coffee can and putting a large soup can into it, then a smaller soup can, then finally a small tomato paste can into that. Get two sets of these cans. Now, cut the tops and bottoms of all of the cans out and lash them together with duct ...
However, STEUER’s cane is extremely tough (STEUER’s 3.0:equivalent to 3.5~4.0 for VD) and consistent in quality compared with VD’s brands and vibrates the whole part, not the vamp only. So, in a nutshell, we need to find the reed which vibrates entirely and freely at the entire region to meet Selmer's MCs' best.. Elephant cums
1. Narrow throat, gentle A-Frame, moderate baffle swoop. These are the most common, and often had 7 1/2 on the side. And the good news is that these have the best potential. 2. Wide A-Frame throat, high baffle - hybrid design employing a French mouthpiece external shape with German mouthpiece internals.The Clarinet BBoard. You who have tried them, what are you impressions - not only concerning strength v.s. the American cut tenor sax/European cut bass clarinet ones, but also about sound, response etc? Would you agree with Legere's own "Reed personality" assessment, stating the French cut as "dark", the American as rather "bright", as also the ...The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : Best Selmer Clarinet ... instrument, one must be willing to change the mouthpiece and reed setup. This is especially true now that the Boehm clarinet market includes such a wide variety of bore sizes and tapers ...Date: 2022-11-29 11:25. While it's great that most USA orchestras use the curtain (blind auditions) for all rounds now, there is a catch that really makes it not a fair fight. Experience is important, of course, so many players are invited to start in either the semifinals or sometimes the final rounds.The Krass has a dark tone at the low end and gets brighter at the high end with a little buzz to the tone. Buzz can be controled with the selection of brand of reed. I found that high register very easy to play on the Krass. Reeds are like Ice cream. Everybody likes a different flavor.2) A band I play in has reconfigured the clarinet section (located on the left side of the band from the conductors view) from one where the second and third clarinets sat in the second of three rows right in front of the trumpets to a three-row arrangement with the third clarinets sitting in the same row as the trumpets.A .590" bore with a big chamber open tip mouthpiece is unfocused like none other, but it's warm and jazzy with some unreal projection, if you can fill the thing up. It really felt more like an alto clarinet (which I do play a fair bit) or even an alto sax than a clarinet in the air required to play.The Ethnic Clarinet Bulletin Board The Oboe Bulletin Board The Flute Bulletin Board The Doublers Bulletin Board The Fingering Bulletin Board (fingerings for wind instruments) The Keepers (Best of the BBoard) Look for: - Unique threads only (keywords may appear in other postings within these threads) Sort by : Search Woodwind.Org: Woodwind.Org ...Modern clarinet playing is multi-dimensional and a good musician will use a palet of colors well suited to the music at hand, and varying constantly during the piece. For instance, one will oscillate between dark and brillant, will adjust the pitch to match the harmonic context, will extend his dynamic range upward and downward in subtle ... Whether or not to use bore oil at all is a hotly-debated topic among clarinetists. If you want to see a bunch of people fight over whether this video of Michael Lowenstern soaking a barrel in oil for 7 months and then sawing it in half to look at the wood gives us any useful information, check out this clarinet bboard thread from 2018. Author: Mojo Date: 2018-01-11 18:40 I have mostly a sax playing client base. I have refaced mouthpieces for doublers who like my work. I have also been primarily a wind ensemble bass clarinet player for the past few years.Author: markcr Date: 2011-03-09 15:08 I was wondering if someone could explain the terms "free-blowing" and "resistant" clarinet mouthpieces and maybe provide an example (Vandoren mouthpiece A is free-blowing and Yamaha mouthpiece B is resistant, etc.)The Clarinet BBoard is down? Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 25 replies 12 participants last post by stevesklar Dec 8, 2023. KennyZ Discussion starter 2249 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 3, 2023. Tried several times to open it but it does not work . Don't play everything you know on every solo ...Author: ruben Date: 2014-05-07 23:26 In my opinion, the best Selmer is the Recital: excellent intonation,beautiful round tone, creamy sound. The down side is its added thickness and weight, which may slow you down a bit and takes some getting used to..