Klarinet Archive - Posting 000466.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Eb Clarinet
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 12:06:23 -0500

On Tue, 11 Nov 1997 Composer16@-----.com wrote:

> This may sound like a dumb question (it probably is, but I'll ask anyway),
> but is it important to have a matched set of soprano (Bb, Eb, A) clarinets.
> I have a Leblanc Concerto Bb, and would like to get a matching Eb, but I
> don't have quite enough money yet for it, however, I do have enough for other
> brands.

My opinion is only based on my own experiences and what some of my
colleagues have told me they do.....but, regarding the matched clarinets
idea......I try to stick with one brand....either all Selmer, all Buffet,
or all Leblanc. Key style alone is unusal enough between the instruments
to warrant a same brand. Beyond that, the A and Bb need to be the same
brand because of similarity in intonation and the tone quality itself. A
Selmer 10G has a much different tone quality than a Buffet R-13...to
change between Bb and A within one work alone with those differing
qualities would see a bit of a shock.

> i'm looking at the Patricola, and could somebody please tell me:
> 1)Is it professional?
> 2)What are its features?
> 3)What are you personal experiences with it?
> 4)Why did you buy or not buy it?
> 5)What kind of set-up (mouthpiece, ligature, reeds) in general, or
> specifically work well with the horn?

I don't know much about the Patricola......there are others perhaps who
might comment?

Roger Garrett