Klarinet Archive - Posting 000408.txt from 2001/08

From: "Kevin Callahan" <kionon@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Ab and C Clarinets
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 00:44:51 -0400

I always see Bb clarinets used, obviously, and usually I see Ebs used too,
but I've been wondering for some time, just what Ab and C clarinets are used
for. Were they originally created by a certain composer just to turn the
music world on its ear? Are they really needed with other instruments
capapble of playing in the same range? And for that matter, are Ebs really
all that necessary either?

Kevin Callahan
Student SFASU
School of Music

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