Klarinet Archive - Posting 000204.txt from 2010/10

From: Stella Page <sp253@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] New York Times, Oct. 22
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:28:47 -0400

On Sat, 23 Oct 2010, DGross1226@-----.com wrote:

> a: (1) Eb contrabass clarinet, or (2) an Eb contra alto clarinet, or (3)
> a contra alto clarinet. At any rate, the instrument pictured is a
> Leblanc "paperclip" model with a range to a written low C because the
> bell extends to the top of the top bend. If the instrument were a (1) Bb
> contrabass clarinet, or simply (2) a contrabass clarinet "paperclip"
> model, the top bend and the bell would be about 12" above the player's
> head.

I totally agree with Don (for what that's worth :-) ). For people who like
pictures try

http://www.jayeaston.com/galleries/clarinet_family/clarinet_p_Leblanc_clarinet_family.html

There are several copies of that picture around. Also, if you google for
images you can pick up quite a few good pictures of assorted Leblancs.

> Contrabass/Contra Alto Clarinets
> Los Angeles Clarinet Choir

*'bendy' clarinet envy*

Stella
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