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The low D quest

Author: karlbonner82
Date: 2010-05-11 11:39

Most Bb soprano clarinets can play down to nominal E, or D in real pitch. The low clarinets almost always have at least an Eb key at the bottom, and some of them go all the way to D. (Then there's the treble basset clarinet which gets to low C!)

I wonder if anyone makes Bb sopranos with both an Eb and a D key? I believe the extra two notes would be very useful - it gets you down to the lowest note on the viola for one thing, and also might make it easier for the clarinet to play an alto or tenor role in bands, orchestras and wind ensembles alike, by bridging the gap between the flute/oboe and the bassoon.

Anyway I'd love to someday own a horn that can go to D. It sounds like one of the most versatile ideas I've ever pondered.

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