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what is the difference in the sound

Author: mms
Date: 2006-04-01 00:20

what is the difference in the sound
in model r13 bb and r13 A? who is the sweet more ?
thanks

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Re: what is the difference in the sound

Author: pewd
Date: 2006-04-01 02:37

Do you understand that they are pitched differently? 1/2 step apart?
The Bb is the more common instrument. A's are used mostly in orchestras.

Most folks would say that the A is 'darker' in tone.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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Re: what is the difference in the sound

Author: mms
Date: 2006-04-01 03:04

thanks pewd
i know the pitched different 1/2 tone, and i know A used in orchestras .
you say A is darker in tone.
for the song , who is was colored and sweet?
thanks

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Re: what is the difference in the sound

Author: Kchui999
Date: 2006-04-01 03:17

My 1924 Buffet A clarinet has a really sweet and mellow sound, unlike my Buffet Vintage Bb, which is dark but with a much livelier sound. But there are A clarinets that exist with the same qualities as my Bb, and vice versa.

Bottom line: It really all depends on the individual instrument.

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