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Author: Sara
Date: 2001-01-28 04:47
I have my own Bb clarinet and am going to get a new one and I have an Eb clarinet on lone from my old high school that I was told I could use as long as I want. My question is, what type of clarinet should I look at geting next? I don't think I want a contra bass,a bass, or an alto clarinet though.
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2001-01-28 06:05
Clarinets in C have alot of uses, particularly being able to play C instrument (violin, flute, etc.) music without transposing. They use regular Bb clarinet mouthpieces, though you might have to try a few to find one that plays in tune. My Ralph Morgan J6 plays pretty well in tune on my Leblanc Esprit C-fer. Clarinets in A are useful too but not as interesting.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-01-28 13:09
Robert Small wrote:
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> ... Clarinets in A are useful too but not as
> interesting.
Unless of course you are going to play in an orchestra. Then they are essential.
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Author: deebee
Date: 2001-01-28 13:52
If you're going to be "gigging" or school-teaching, a "double" (such as sax or flute) might be handy.
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Author: William
Date: 2001-01-28 16:28
I would advise that you learn to play saxophone, flute and bass clarinet as doubles and purchase those instruments as soon as possible. Those skills will qualify you to play in any wind or jazz ensemble, musical theater group and a variety of jazz combos. If you are going to play in a symphony orchestra (highly recommended) it will be necessary for you to own an A clarinet. As you are considering a new clarinet, I recommend that you purchase a Bb/A set now. That way you will have an A matched to your Bb, and you will be more ready for the opportunities college will present for you--and they will serve you well for the rest of your musical career.
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Author: Doug Perrenoud
Date: 2001-01-29 00:34
An A clarinet is essential - IF you are going to play in an orchestra (or it is required foryour music studies), otherwise you won't ever use it.
See nearby thread for opinions on C clarinets.
If you are looking for another CLARINET to add to your repertoire (as opposed to a flute, sax, oboe, etc.) , I would suggest getting a bass clarinet. There is usually need for a bass clarinet, and there is ALWAYS a need for a good bass clarinet player! Besides, it is fun adding the Oomph! to the music.
I've been researching adding a bass to my collection, and one of the key considerations is whether to get one that goes to low C vs. low Eb. I am leaning toward the view that low Eb is fine 90% of the time, they are much less expensive, and more likely to play well in tune. If I decide to play the bass on more than a casual basis, then I'll think about getting one that goes to low C.
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Author: Daniel Bouwmeester
Date: 2001-01-29 21:58
An A clarinet is essential, for the advanced clarinetist.
A lot of the solo repertoire is written for A clarinet.
Repertoire such as:
Mozart's concerto and quintet. Stravinski three pieces, Bartok contrasts.
An A is essential for symphonic repertoire.
Eb and Bass is usefull too, but only in orchestras and in woodwind ensembles.
I would 100 % recommend you to get an A, and as you are are getting a new Bb, I would recommend you getting a pair of instruments of the same model and similar characteristics (try to find an A that feels like your Bb). Then get a double case and keep them together.
Every single professional clarinetist owns a pair of clarinets.
Anyway, Best wishes for future
Daniel
(Geneva, Switzerland)
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