The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Approach to muting the Clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-05-06 18:06

I use the Best Brass e-Sax Whisper Mute for alto and tenor saxes which works really well if you want to play at full volume and not disturb your neighbours. It also has a built-in pickup with headphone sockets as well as line in and out so you can plug it in any audio source or backing tracks and play along to it and hear exactly how you'd sound when playing at concert hall level volume.

http://www.bestbrass.com/stf/e-sax.html

But it's a shame there isn't (from what I understand) anything on the market like that for clarinets or oboes. I'm sure there would be a market for one designed for both clarinet and oboe (and even soprano sax) with the various adaptations included to suit both instruments so players can practice at a good volume instead of having to nervously subtone everything in fear of annoying anyone which does no good at all.

The first example could be made much bigger and with more sound absorbing material for much better sound deadening.

The downside with the Whisper mute is it does get very warm and humid inside the box and the lowest notes are very tricky. I'd suggest only using this with a plastic clarinet because of the increased humidity and sudden temperature differences especially if you're living somewhere cold and dry which could be a risk for wooden instruments.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics