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RE: Selmer Series 9

Author: Dee
Date: 1999-06-25 03:19

Chuck Kelly wrote:
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Dee, I'm the depressed one (no longer) you repied to. I have a Selmer 1962 centertone large bore. Can you tell me the primary difference a person might experience with the use of a small(er) bore clarinet???
Chuck Kelly

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I'm not particularly qualified in this area. However large bore instruments tend to have a bigger, bolder sound, and a bit brighter sound. This tends to make them the preferred choice for jazz. However, they tend to be a little more difficult to play in tune as the makers are more limited in what they can do to establish good tuning. However classical professionals have played (and some still do play) big bore instruments and are able to control them and play beautifully in tune. The smaller bore instruments can have better built in tuning. Plus the natural tone color corresponds more closely to what orchestral and other classical players tend to prefer.

HOWEVER, a really fine player (with perhaps a careful selection of reed and mouthpiece) can sound classical on a big bore horn or get great jazz sounds out of a small bore instrument.

So basically pick what works for you.

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