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Author: graham
Date: 2000-03-28 02:16
Hi,
Does any one know anything about intalian clarinets?
especially Ripamonti. HTey have a full line of clarinets and seem to have many inovative Ideas but I cant find any one her in the us that carries them.
this will sound stupid but I have seen alot of you talking about the clarinet magazine? How do you subscibe?
What do you think about german system clarinets?
Are they easiers, harder than boehm?
Thanks,
Graham
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-03-28 02:50
graham wrote:
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Does any one know anything about intalian clarinets?
especially Ripamonti. HTey have a full line of clarinets and seem to have many inovative Ideas but I cant find any one her in the us that carries them.
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It's not a popular clarinet in the USA. I don't really know much about the line - they haven't had any at any clarinet festivals that I've been to.
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this will sound stupid but I have seen alot of you talking about the clarinet magazine? How do you subscibe?
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Check www.clarinet.org for details.
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What do you think about german system clarinets?
Are they easiers, harder than boehm?
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Yes.
It's always what you're used to that's easier, what you're not used to is harder. They're different, that's all.
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Author: ron b.
Date: 2000-03-29 05:03
First of all, Graham, there's no such thing as a stupid question - as Mark C's post above should show. It was quick and to the point.
As to the German system, I've played them (Albert/(German) system horns) for many years. I've played Boehms too but my preference is the Albert. Actually the one horn I have that is my favorite is an Oehler system. No particular reason. Well, I like the feel of it and it's a nice, responsive instrument. As to which is easier/harder... Mark's comment is right on the money, it depends on what you like and what you're used to. [Sort of a footnote here: if you're considering trying the German system be sure you find a low pitch, LP, one].
I was in Germany many years ago as an Air Force bandsman and was the only American playing Albert system.
We were fortunate to be able to meet lots of other musicians from different countries and 'compare notes':))) It was unusual to see a Boehm horn in a German band and vice versa.
From personal experience I don't know that one has any outstanding advantage over the other although some might point out that the Boehm has more alternate fingerings, giving it a slight advantage of facilitating fast passages. But if you're gonna be a whiz at fast passages you have to practice a lot anyway, no matter what kind of horn you play.
I've played instruments with and without roller keys and I really don't find much difference. Maybe that's why the idea was eventually phased out(?).
Keep blowin' and best regards,
ron b.
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Author: graham
Date: 2000-03-29 22:27
ron and mark. Please answer my other question it is on the bboard under What are you looking for?
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-03-29 22:41
Graham,
I'm not really sure I want to answer it, since I really don't know the answer ...
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Author: graham
Date: 2000-03-29 23:57
Mark,
Its just your personal oppinion. I figure in the end its what the consummer will buy, since all of use here are consumers I figure the clarinet of the future will be what we the musicians make it. There is no right or wrong answer.
graham
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Author: javier garcia
Date: 2000-03-31 12:11
you can find some information on:
www.network.it/ripamonti/
or
www.patricola.it (other brand)
good luck
Javier
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Author: Mike M
Date: 2000-04-21 17:30
I play a Bb/A set of Patricolas in Woodwind Quintet, Orchestra, and Pit Jobs. They a have flawless key work and wood. The tuning and voicing is very consistent over the entire range. The sound has a European character, a bit more of an edge or "ring" than other popular models. And they are considerably less expensive than comparable alternative.
I’d like to try the Ripamonti though, it looks like they have some interesting features.
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