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Re: C clarinet challenges

Author: davidjsc
Date: 2021-12-13 07:30

I have two C clarinets - a Bohem and an Albert. Got them so I could use my oboe music, vocal music, etc. and not have to bother transposing.

Honestly, between the C and the Bb, I find the C actually more comfortable for my fingers because the C is the same length as an oboe. I also find crossing the break is often easier on the C than Bb soprano - especially when using the one with the Albert keywork.

I love how the C clarinet seems to be going through a revival, as it's a great cheerful instrument. My Albert I got from someone who had been using it for klezmer, and I find it's great for the Swiss and Scandinavian polka I play a lot of.

DSC

~~ Alto Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; B-flat and C Boehm Clarinets; Albert C Clarinet; Oboe ~~

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