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RE: German vs French clarinets

Author: Dee
Date: 2001-03-15 19:48

The current modern German system is the Oehler system *NOT* the Albert system. The Albert system is obsolete although it is the direct linear ancestor of the Oehler system. Total keys on an Oehler system exceed that on a Boehm. However where the Boehm system has a cluster of 3 keys on the left side of the lower joint and a cluster of 4 keys on the right of the lower joint, the Oehler has fewer keys in these areas and compensates with rollers.

The term "German system" has been applied to at least 3 different key systems. These are the Mueller, Albert and Oehler key systems. However, the Mueller evolved into the Albert, which in turn evolved into the Oehler. So depending on what period in time that you are referring to, it could be any of these. If you are talking about a modern "German system," then it would be an Oehler not Albert.

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