Klarinet Archive - Posting 000406.txt from 1999/05

From: "Bart Kinlein" <bkinlein@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Basset Calrinet
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 10:41:34 -0400

> Dumb question of the day perhaps: could one purchase a basset clarinet in
A
> and use it for pieces that require the "standard" A clarinet? Do the
ranges
> of the two clarinets overlap?

The basset clarinet in A is basically an A clarinet with extended low range
to C (3 additional notes). As such it is suitable for all the standard A
clarinet literature.

That said, however, it has some characteristics that may cause one to pause
when considering this approach. Being longer it appears to have more
resistance and there appear to be additional intonation problems. I am
going through this now and expect to make a final decision Friday while at
International Musical Suppliers. I'll let you know my decision.

Bart

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