The rules are set up to respect people, companies, and property. No ad hominem attacks (discuss the question/answer, not the person. Sometimes it's hard to separate the two - discretion is the better part of valor)3781 posts · Joined 2000. #16 · Mar 28, 2008. I found a lot of interesting stuff on the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Web site too. If you're into vintage hardware, and who isn't, our own Steve Sklar's ClarinetPerfection.com has a lot of info. There's not much in the way of a forum or discussion, but some very interesting reading.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.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.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.Their Ultimate Ligature model is most similar, but is not available for the Bb soprano clarinet. (It's available for alto and bass clarinets as well as for saxes.) Their Pure Brass ligature, which is available for the Bb soprano, is a bit different. The reed plate on all models is significantly different from the Spriggs, although there are ...The Clarinet BBoard. Long time reader of this board with lots of information learned over the years. This time, a Google search didn't help me. Sometime ago, I came across a Buescher True Tone Bb Clarinet at a thrift store in town. I had it re-corked and re-padded and the instrument actually plays nicely.Additionally, R. M. Longyear, in his article Clarinet Sonorities in Early Romantic Music (The Musical Times/April, 1983) in writing about the harsh sound and limitations of the C clarinet says that, "The last major composers to write for the clarinet in C were Liszt (Les preludes, Faust Symphony, Coronation Mass), Smetana (Vltava, Sarka), and ... The Clarinet BBoard. I just read a posting by Ben Redwine on Facebook that Omar Henderson, PhD has passed. "The Doctor" innovated many unique products for the clarinet, including a natural cork grease, a granadilla bore oil, and specially shaped silk swabs ("available in any color you choose, as long as it is black"), and many other items. 3781 posts · Joined 2000. #16 · Mar 28, 2008. I found a lot of interesting stuff on the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Web site too. If you're into vintage hardware, and who isn't, our own Steve Sklar's ClarinetPerfection.com has a lot of info. There's not much in the way of a forum or discussion, but some very interesting reading.Hi Bob, It gives more body to the sound while keeping tonal range full, not cutting off highs. Sure it’s more resistant than stock but not as much as Backuns, somewhere half-way. As for “fast dynamics”, it makes pads clamp like you’re playing a brand new clarinet. On/off feeling of pad down/pad up, something like this.There have been raging arguements (okay, politically correctly put "extensive discussions") about the materials for a clarinet. Generally speaking (there are some exceptions, so let's be careful), you will find totally ABS, or polyresin, or some other name for the type of plastic used in clarinets that has gotten a lot of bad press.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : New Vandoren V21: Author: cxgreen48 Date: 2014-12-09 03:16 Looks like Vandoren is offering a new cut of reed. Apparently it is a cross between the V12 and 56 Rue Lepics.The barrel is slightly shaped/curved like J-Lo (narrower at top, wider towards the bottom). Wood throughout the clarinet is straight grained, glass-smooth inside and out. The bell is ringless and has a thumb-wide smoothly-notched groove around the inside (just under where the LJ tenon slips in). All cork was in shape and well-fitted.Author: clari-hack Date: 2006-06-23 00:36 Attachment: buffet2.jpg (145k) Thanks Basset Horn. A freind of mine is playing a Bay on his Bass Clarinet, another freind a Fobes and they both sound great.Clarinet Herche Superior Bb Clarinet X3 - Professional Grade Musical Instruments for All Levels - Service Plan - Educator Approved and Recommended 4.2 out of 5 stars 63 1 offer from $359.00One fun fact to consider is that all woodwinds (to my knowledge) operate on the left is top, right is bottom. So it would be a little strange if the clarinet was the only one in inversion. In my own playing I haven't noticed any significant advantages or struggles of playing the clarinet with a left hand dominance.Facebook and other social media clarinet related pages have lured people away from here which is a shame. If you think this page is quieter than it once was, the oboe page is deserted by comparison. Former oboe finisher Howarth of London 1998 - 2010 The opinions I express are my own.The Clarinet BBoard. I studied with Pasquale Cardillo at Boston Conservatory through the late-80's, and I've often wondered what happened to him (I'm assuming he's not around anymore, but I thought you might know). I think he suffered a stroke the year after I left the Conservatory, which would have made me his last student I think.The Clarinet BBoard. I had the opportunity to play about 20 minutes on the new Buffet Divine and it is a wonderful horn. I have to say that I am not a fan of the Prestige and Tosca models which play too bright for me. In addition I am currently noodling away on a Buffet Vintage (that's the model called Vintage, not a classic, old horn).Find fingering charts for Boehm-, Albert-, and Oehler-system clarinets and Kinderklarinettes in this comprehensive guide. Learn the fingerings for trills, multiphonics, and other …The Clarinet BBoard. Recently, I had the pleasure to play Brad’s newly introduced EPIC Ligature. His approach in developing this screw-less ligature parallels his craftsmanship and dedication to quality as he has and continues to incorporate into his mouthpieces , barrels and bells.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : New Vandoren V21: Author: cxgreen48 Date: 2014-12-09 03:16 Looks like Vandoren is offering a new cut of reed. Apparently it is a cross between the V12 and 56 Rue Lepics.Even though they're made of a molded plastic, it's a good-quality plastic that works a lot like hard rubber when refaced. I've made some of my best bass clarinet mouthpieces out of inexpensive Yamaha 4C, 5C and 6C 'blanks' (the original facing number doesn't matter since I completely change the facing anyway).The wooden clarinet inside the brass bell was broken into two parts. I think the brass will clean up quite well and the inner wooden clarinet should also polish up, and I will glue and solder it all back together when it is clean. I cannot think why someone would build a clarinet blank then encase it in brass.The 1010's have gotten a bit of press on the bb recently, but not the Imperial 926. I am looking a a clarinet that has neither number on the horn itself, but is wearing a B&H 926 mouthpiece. The clarinet is marked Imperial, and has the unusual rimless bell and smooth (not ribbed) tenon rings. The pictures of 1010's that I've seen all had 1010 ...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.Wendy’s is completely revamping its restaurant design. The redesign will streamline digital ordering channels and includes a separate pickup window for delivery drivers. Wendy’s ha...Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock."The Clarinet BBoard. Right! So, I've done it; I've been accepted into my degree program at all the schools I applied to: Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Millikin University. All are offering merit …2. Pascual Martínez Forteza: Acting Associate Principal: University of Southern California. Boston Symphony Orchestra. 3. William R. Hudgins: Principal Clarinet: Boston University School for the Arts. 4. Thomas Martin: Associate Principal Clarinet and E Flat: Eastman School of Music. Philadelphia Orchestra.The wooden clarinet inside the brass bell was broken into two parts. I think the brass will clean up quite well and the inner wooden clarinet should also polish up, and I will glue and solder it all back together when it is clean. I cannot think why someone would build a clarinet blank then encase it in brass.A google search takes me straight to the answer on the clarinet BBoard. So I reckon a google search is still the best option. Reply To Message : Re: ChatGPT: Author: Dan Shusta Date: 2023-09-24 22:44 Deleted due to having misread SunnyDaze's previous post. Post Edited (2023-09-25 01:30)Jupiter JCL-1100DS - Bb Clarinet. £1,195.00. The versatile nature of the Bb clarinet has helped to cement its reputation as the go-to or 'normal' clarinet. Most new clarinet players start on a Bb, and it has a wide range of musical uses. We stock a wide range of Bb clarinets from leading brands such as Buffet, Yamaha, Selmer and more.Complete clarinet excerpts from Beethoven 6th SymphonyMatteo Mastromarino - ClarinetJulian Rachlin - ConductorTurku Philharmonic Orchestrawatch https://tfo.f...As a clarinet teacher, my safe bet for a refined sound is the Vandoren 5RV Lyre. I suggest M13 Lyre (there's a difference between M13 and M13 Lyre). Another thing to keep in mind, idea reed strength CAN change based on the mouthpiece. M13 Lyre is generally really good for harder reeds.5. Brad Behn does have an extensive CNC machinery complex for creating "his own blanks" for his Sono and Epic line of mouthpieces. He has, however, recently formed a subsidiary company to produce an "in house" line of clarinet mouthpieces which he calls the Prescott line. Brad has assured me that the Prescott is a completely finished, ready to ...Date: 2001-08-04 01:00. Greenline Formula - Start with grenadilla wood that would probably not be suitable for normal clarinet manufacture (length, diameter, flaws, etc.). Grind it up into a powder and mix it with a resin (think "glue"). Form the mixture into billets of proper size to make clarinets, and then do so.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.NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper represented Piper Sandler & Co. and Oppenheimer & Co. as lead book-running managers in the US$45 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNews...To summarise, it is quite close to a 5RV Lyre over most of the curve, but with changes at either end. The BD is shorter, with the opening of the curve going to zero more abruptly beyond 15mm from the tip, and it has a stronger curvature just 2-3mm from the tip with the curve flaring more open quite suddenly.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.I just donated lots of clarinet music, etudes, and clarinet related materials to the International Clarinet Association library, housed at the University of Maryland. I scanned the title page of each item (you could photograph instead) and then emailed the file - a pdf in my case - to: John Davis, Curator, Special Collections in Performing ArtsNo advertising of events. Those belong in the Announcements section. Send mail to [email protected] 2-3 weeks minimum before the event. I only update weekly. No mentioning of sales or offers to buy are allowed on the BBoards. Use the Classifieds. You are of course free to email privately.Author: stevesklar Date: 2023-11-25 18:05 Attachment: ClarinetBBoard_tonehole.jpg (305k) I have a spreadsheet full of measurements (see excerpt attachment) from tone hole locations from the top of the joint to include the overcut and central cylinder (for instruments with overcut).(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 ...The $300 Chinese Boehm System G clarinets need a lot of tuning out of the box, but after changing the tonehole sizes a bit and adjusting some of the keywork they play very very well. I've had people tell me my modified Chinese G clarinet is one of the best clarinets they've ever played.When I was in school, the standard mouthpiece the band directors (including the head HS director, who was a clarinet player) wanted everyone to use (from beginner band on up) was the 5RV Lyre. We had a very competitive band program and our clarinet section was especially good, so I have no reason to think that that formula doesn't work.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... The Clarinet BBoard. Hello! I’m currently writing a PhD Thesis on Boosey & Hawkes clarinets. I’m especially interested (unsurprisingly!) in the 1010 models. a) Anyone who has played 1010s and would like to tell me about their experiences of them. b) Anyone who owns a 1010 or a pair of 1010s. Tosnail 600D Water-resistant Foam Cotton Padded Clarinet Case, Clarinet Gig Bag. 4.6 out of 5 stars. 788. 100+ bought in past month. $25.99 $ 25. 99. FREE delivery Fri, Apr 26 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. Or fastest delivery Thu, Apr 25 . Add to cart-Remove. Popular Brand Pick.BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Professional A Clarinet With Silver Plated Keys (sku: 210497) $7,975.00. View Item. Rating: YAMAHA YCL-255 Student Model Clarinet With Nickel-plated Keys (sku: 201766) $899.99. View Item. Rating: BUFFET CRAMPON LEGENDE Series Key Of B-flat Professional Clarinet (sku: 196760)The left hand low E/F# pinkie keys are Buffet style (fit into a hole). The register key is also Buffet style. 2. Andre Chabot, same style left pinkie keys, but strange register key. Shiny finish on the keywork. 3. Brittany, Selmer underneath lever left hand pinkie keys, but the same strange register key of #2. 4.Author: JMason Date: 2019-02-20 07:15 I have the barrel you are asking about. This is from another post about tuning problems: I am 66 years old and I play in two different venues;church where the piano is tuned to 440 and most of the time feels like 50 degrees; second a jazz band where the sax player always plays sharp 442 or 443 and won't …Date: 2001-08-04 01:00. Greenline Formula - Start with grenadilla wood that would probably not be suitable for normal clarinet manufacture (length, diameter, flaws, etc.). Grind it up into a powder and mix it with a resin (think "glue"). Form the mixture into billets of proper size to make clarinets, and then do so.No advertising of events. Those belong in the Announcements section. Send mail to [email protected] 2-3 weeks minimum before the event. I only update weekly. No mentioning of sales or offers to buy are allowed on the BBoards. Use the Classifieds. You are of course free to email privately.Date: 2016-02-22 19:13. In terms of hierarchy, I compare Buffet and Yamaha clarinets like this: Buffet - Yamaha. B12 - YCL-255. E11 - YCL-450. E13/C12 - YCL-650. R13/RC - YCL-CXII. The 650 is definitely in a league above the E11 as the E11 is an entry level wooden clarinet.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 …The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Posts | Older Posts . Topics: Author : Replies : Last Post ... longer barrel to convert a Bb into an A clarinet new: DTH : 32 : 2021-09-13 03:22 Carlos Ferreira new: SunnyDaze : 11 : 2021-09-12 17:28 English made unmarked clarinet identification new ...Author: Max S-D Date: 2022-09-21 20:59 I think the thing to remember is that all of the clarinet parts have to be played well. Having strong players on each part is a way to make sure that gets done and then the conductor can "reward" the strong players who takes the 3rd clarinet part with some fun solos on the Eb clarinet.8. DAddario Woodwinds Bb-Clarinet Reserve Evo 10E M. $134. Compare. 1. Wurlitzer Bb- Clarinet F 3WZ. $199. Compare. Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet For French reeds, Boehm wide bore (15 mm), Facing length: 22 mm, Tip opening: 1.15 mm, For wooden reeds, Recommended reeds: D'Addario, Leuthner french, Pilgerstorfer french, Vandoren V12.I choose to use the "true" clarinet because of the sound and flexibilty. I am primarily a jazz/rock/commercial musician doubling saxes, clarinet, bassoon and piano. The sound of the German system horn combines the sound quality of the Albert system and modern keywork with just as much innovation as the boehm left hand cheat Eb, left hand F, E/F ...Author: Chris P Date: 2024-02-26 14:08 Attachment: P5210029.JPG (681k) Attachment: P5210033.JPG (676k) Attachment: P5210034.JPG (680k) Attachment: P5210031.JPG (678k) Attachment: P5210032.JPG (673k) If you are going to have a water key fitted, have it done bari sax style with a large diameter vent of around 7mm so water will drain out freely as well as having the water key open as far as possible.Check out some of the best SaaS website design examples to get inspired to craft your own exceptional site. Trusted by business builders worldwide, the HubSpot Blogs are your numbe...C (0:15) - D (0:30) - E (0:45) - F (1:00) - G (1:15)A (1:30) - B (1:45) - C (2:00) - D (2:15) - E (0:00)#YouTubeClarinet #VirtualClarinet #PlayClarinet--This...This clarinet might very well be worth fixing up. The Carl Fischer company did not actually make instruments, they contracted with several clarinet makers over the years to stencil them with the Carl Fischer name. Some of them were very good horns indeed. Depending on the details of the business arrangement, the makers name was sometimes on the ...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 inside top diameter of the barrel is 14.71mm and the inside bottom of the barrel is 14.61 mm. Okay, these numbers are more realistic. As for the use of a mouthpiece for "C" or Bb, the question does not only lie with the bore diameter. The length is …There's something about the way the great Bari sax player holds the clarinet that reminds me of the way Robert Marcellus used to hold it. With fondness and respect! Mulligan sounds really great on the clarinet with his glass mouthpiece (one of the old vintage O'Briens?) and the same puffed out embouchure he used on the big saxophone.The left hand low E/F# pinkie keys are Buffet style (fit into a hole). The register key is also Buffet style. 2. Andre Chabot, same style left pinkie keys, but strange register key. Shiny finish on the keywork. 3. Brittany, Selmer underneath lever left hand pinkie keys, but the same strange register key of #2. 4.The Clarinet BBoard. Right! So, I've done it; I've been accepted into my degree program at all the schools I applied to: Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Millikin University. All are offering merit …A reed question: I have played the clarinet for two years. Still a beginner but enjoy it very much and I have played other instruments before so I know and read music. I play some jazz standards along with friends on bass and guitar. Now, I am still playing with a 1 1/2 strength reed.BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health Corporation ('Zepp' or the 'Company') (NYSE: ZEPP) today reported revenues of RMB1.1 billion (U... BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNews...Clarinet Storage Hard Case, 600D Waterproof Universal Carry Bag for Clarinet Instrument,30MM Thickened Lining Clarinet Case with External Pocket (Black) 4.5 out of 5 stars. 9. $59.99 $ 59. 99. FREE delivery Mon, Apr 1 . Add to cart-Remove.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.The 444N (medallion bell model) came out in the early 30s and was advertised as a total redesign to state-of-the-art tuning and machining standards. There was more refined keywork and action, improved intonation, and features like post locks and set screws. 444N was the standard 17/6 Boehm.Product Description. An Exceptional Student Clarinet with High-end Features The Yamaha YCL-255 student clarinet is easy to play, durable, and produces a pleasing tone that will foster a love for music from the first note. Using state-of-the-art production techniques, Yamaha specifically crafted this outstanding entry-level clarinet with high ...The Bb clarinet is a versatile and popular instrument with a timbre that is known for its smoothness. The clarinet is popular in classical and jazz music, as well as part of military and school marching bands. While there are many keys of clarinet, the Bb clarinet, with its warm sound and tonal quality, is generally the most popular and widely ...FREE PDF SHEET MUSIC. Welcome to the Clarinet Institute Sheet Music Archives. One of our services to the music community is the retrieval of out of print and donated classical sheet music and putting it online FREE for the public. We also publish a large catalog of our own arrangements. They can also be found here.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 ...Otherwise, the most common end bore width on mouthpieces for German or Reform Boehm system clarinets seems still to be 15.0 mm. So at least the aim is to tune better with larger bore clarinets - but experiences from those who have tried these would still be of interest. Reply To Message.The Clarinet BBoard. It's a rare confession from a Buffet person (although I do not consider myself a Buffet "Mafia" person), but I've gone back to Leblanc Opus after a number of years (about 5) of playing Buffets. I'm holding a new Opus II in my lap as I write (carefully, of course) and am very impressed with its tone and intonation, etc.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.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.Author: Brenda Siewert. Date: 2006-01-16 20:21. David, the wood and silver work are the same on the Opus II as the Opus. The difference is mainly in the layout of the keys and the adjustable bridge mechanism. I believe the Concerto is more common than the Opus because they seem to sell more of them than the Opus.Just the nature of the beast I guess. Biggest issue for me with the Yinfente is that some of them exacerbate the intonation problems of the clarinet in general in the throat register (G#, A, Bb etc) Some are worse than others but not bad for essentially stencil instruments built for a myriad of distributors.Ah, whatever, thats what comes to mind for me anyway. Um, since the normal clarinet is a Bb instrument, (meaning that when you play a C on your clarinet, it will sound a Bb on your tuner or piano) and I'm assuming yours is a Bb too, you will play a note on your clarinet (lets say a C) it will look like a different note on your tuner.
The Clarinet BBoard. To clarinetists in the USA one of the most elusive of known mouthpiece makers has been the Italian Licostini. His mouthpieces turn up in Europe in an ever changing, perhaps bewildering variety of model names never further described in measurement or playing characteristics, and he evidently has no American distributor …. Hardcore reddit
A Workbook for Developing Clarinet Technique By Joshua Gardner The purpose of this is to workbookpresent the performance fundamentals necessary to develop satisfactory technique on the clarinetThe exercises include. long tones, scales, arpeggios, thirds, and various single and multiple exercises. With proper articulationDate: 2013-06-10 15:48. I've usually got a couple dozen at any given time. The current collection is as follows: Bb Clarinets: 2 x Selmer CT enhanced boehm (18/7) Selmer CT Omega enhanced boehm. Selmer RI enhanced boehm (metal) Selmer K-series (17/7) Leblanc Dynamique enhanced boehm.Oboe servicing and repairs in southern UK new. d60nbf. 3. 2024-03-05 00:11. Stuffy Middle D on Cor Englais/English Horn new. oboe_chris. 3. 2024-02-17 14:56. Rotator Cuff Surgery new. Date: 2013-06-10 15:48. I've usually got a couple dozen at any given time. The current collection is as follows: Bb Clarinets: 2 x Selmer CT enhanced boehm (18/7) Selmer CT Omega enhanced boehm. Selmer RI enhanced boehm (metal) Selmer K-series (17/7) Leblanc Dynamique enhanced boehm. For the past few days, the Clarinet BBoard at woodwind.org has seemingly been deleted in its entirety including all past discussions. Does anyone know what’s going on with this? I am hoping it is just some kind of extended maintenance. Edit: …Ted talks bitterly about being made to play the clarinet as a kid. For three years during his teens, his paren Ted talks bitterly about being made to play the clarinet as a kid. Fo...The switch between the register vent and the Bb vent is controlled by the thumb ring. If the thumb is off the ring, a strong spring opens the lower hole for Bb. When the thumb is on the ring, a lever attached to the ring holds the Bb key down and the weakly sprung register vent can open. The Stubbins SK instruments and photos I have seen were ...I remember reading on this Board a statement attributed to Francois Kloc (Buffet factory rep.) that the only difference between 440 and 442(F) models was that the barrel was 1mm shorter in the latter case. This sort of works out quantitatively: a Bb clarinet is 660 mm long, so a 0.5% change in frequency would require 3mm increase in length.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | ... Some bass clarinets use clarinet pads (approx. 3mm) and some use pads as thick as saxophone pads (approx. 4mm). In most cases you could use the other type (especially thin pads for an instrument that needs thick pads) but it ...Author: tictactux ★2017 Date: 2009-05-22 20:45 twoforks wrote: > I love the idea of a quality horn that is affordable. So do all of us, I think. Fortunately, the 2nd hand market (and I'm not even talking about certain auction sites) is relatively large, and for $200-odd you can find quite a number of brand instruments in good playing condition, for which plenty of replacement parts are ...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.They are both marvelous, with a price of around $235. maybe a bit less wholesale. I'll bet few folks on this board even knoow they exist, Ted Johnson studied with Stowell as a native of Oak Park, IL and played in the Cleveland Orch. for about a zillion years. He has been making these for a few years now in retirement.The New BBoard is now up! Hopefully you'll like this one better; it should load faster, and it allows searches through the old postings. I've kept the older postings around; I'll delete them as time goes on. Sorry for the temporary inconvenience; hopefully this will be a better solution. If not, we'll go back to the old system. Cheers,Here is every contra clarinet Leblanc made: "Old" model 340: Paperclip contrabass in Bb. Has 3 trill keys and decends to low. D or low C. This mode does not have an automatic double register vent mechanism and you need to switch between two register keys. Made from the mid 1930s to the 1950s..