Clarinet instrument

• Name: Bb Clarinet • Spelling • German: Klarinette in B • Italian: clarinetto in si bemolle • French: clarinette en si bémol • Classification: Aerophone, single-reed instrument, woodwind • Material: Tube: Ebonite or grenadilla or metal; keywork: nickel silver, brass, silver or gold • Mouthpiece: Beak-shaped mouthpiece made of ebonite or cocus wood with a single reed (width up to 12.5 mm, material: arundo donax) • Tube: Mainly cylindrical, barrel-shaped bulge below the mouthpiece (barrel) • Total length: Approx. 66 cm (clarinet in Bb), approx. 71 cm (clarinet in A) • Bore: Medium, inner diameter approx. 12.7 mm • Keys/tone holes: 24 tone holes; German (Oehler clarinet) or French keywork (Boehm clarinet) • Bell: Funnel-shaped The clarinet is the most recent addition to the woodwind family (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet) and was the last woodwind to be integrated into the symphony orchestra (during the period of "Viennese Classicism" in the 2nd half of the 18th century). The clarinet in Bb, a soprano woodwind instrument, is the most commonly used in the clarinet family. In the orchestra clarinets in A and C are used, as are the small clarinet (in Eb or D), the basset horn in F and the bass clarinet in Bb. In marching bands and wind bands, in which the clarinet is the most important woodwind, high clarinets in F and Ab are also played. In the USA there are clarinet-only orchestras, in which the more common instruments are joined by the alto clarinet (in Eb) and the contrabas...

Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and the clarinet was my introduction to playing an instrument, which included finding the best instrument combinations to achieve excellent musical output. In my long-term experience, getting the right combination of instruments always takes creativity, and knowing how these sounds relate to each other. You will find clarinets in jazz performances, classical orchestras, modern rock music, and even band setup, so it is worth knowing the best instruments to pair them with – which I will answer in this article. What are the best instrument choices for pairing well with clarinets? Clarinets, similar to all woodwind instruments, are impressively versatile and fit a wide range of genres and music styles. Therefore, it is easy to use it alongside other instruments, but my favorite companion instruments are violas, flutes, oboes, bassoons, trumpets and trombones, and horns. This does not just limit you to these instruments either; take it as these being the best picks of instruments to play alongside it. Stringed instruments with the clarinet Clarinet and Viola Violas and clarinets share many great traits when you play them in unison, as violas pair very well with multiple woodwind instruments. The viola gives the clarinet a more mellow feel in its sound when you play them in similar registers while playing the clarinet in a higher key allows it to assert itself when combining it with the viola. Clarinet and cello The...

The Bb clarinet and the bass clarinet are the two most popular clarinets within the clarinet family. But did you know that the clarinet family actually has eleven clarinets total? Many of the clarinets in the clarinet family are quite rare, but they are still used in ensembles as color instruments. This article will discuss each clarinet's development, sound and color, and its role in ensembles. What is a Clarinet? The clarinet is a woodwind instrument. It is played with a single-reed and a mouthpiece. It is a straight, cylindrical tube with a cylindrical bore. You will see that each clarinet has its own key that it is pitched in. This means that the note played on the clarinet will not sound like the note on the piano, even if the note names are the same. For example, if the piano plays a concert Bb, the Bb clarinetist has to play a major second higher which is a C in order to sound the same pitch. This is called History of the Clarinet The clarinet was invented around the 1700s by instrument maker Johann Denner. The precedor of the clarinet is the chalumeau, a peasant pipe with a single reed and a tapered mouthpiece. The chalumeau instrument had no barrel or bell. It also had only seven tone holes which made its range only one octave plus one note. Denner and his sons developed and experimented with the new invention of the clarinet. The clarinet was under constant experimentation. Instrument makers experimented with the size of the bore, diameter, taper, and the undercu...

https://unsplash.com/photos/i_R5LrvExBU The Ancestors of The Clarinet Hornpipes, Alboka Like many other woodwind instruments, the origins of the clarinet are a bit blurry. Some say that the original ancestor of the clarinet was the hornpipe, a woodwind with a reed that was traditionally made from an animal’s horn (hence the name!). The alboka (alboque) is a type of hornpipe from Spain. Unlike the clarinet, it actually had two pipes. Hornpipes and alboka-like instruments have been found all across the world, from Africa to Europe, to the Middle East. Chalumeau Today, Chalumeau is a term that we use for the clarinet’s low register. However, it was originally an instrument. Like the clarinet, the chalumeau had a single reed and a cylindrical bore. The instrument looked quite similar to a wooden recorder. It had eight open holes with no keys. You can hear this predecessor to the clarinet in this video: The Chalumeau shared more with the recorder than just a similarity in appearance. Chalumeaus, like baroque recorders, were also played in consorts. They came in different pitches, including soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. If you have heard of the Baroque clarinet, this is actually the same instrument as the chalumeau. Inventor of the Clarinet and Chalumeau Both the chalumeau and the clarinet were first invented by Johann Denner. Denner was an instrument maker from Nurnberg, Germany. It all began in the late 1600s when Denner had the idea to create a pipe (French: chalumeau). How...

Another Musical Instruments Quiz The invention of the clarinet in the early 18th century is ascribed to clarinette was longer and intended for playing mainly in the upper register, with the fundamentals (to which the chalumeau was confined) as an adjunct. It thus provided a complete trumpet ( clarino) compass with steadier, clearer notes. The earliest known The modern clarinet developed between 1800 and 1850. Further keys were added to improve certain notes. Bores and mouthpieces were enlarged following general trends toward greater tonal power. Technological advances, including keywork mounted on pillars, the ring keys introduced by the flute-maker The simple, or Albert, system, named for its Brussels maker, Eugène Albert, is a modernization of the earlier 13-key system of the clarinetist-builder Iwan Müller. It is used in German-speaking countries, with a complex accretion of Boehm system, patented by Hyacinthe E. Klosé and Buffet (Paris, 1844) and still standard in most countries, incorporates much of Boehm’s 1832 Clarinets in sizes other than B♭ and its sharp-key equivalent in A include the C clarinet, much used in the Classical period and often preserved in German orchestration; octave clarinets in A♭, used in large European bands; and sopranino clarinets in F and later E♭, the latter often used with its sharp-key equivalent in D (popular in earlier days). Alto (or tenor) clarinets that followed the late 18th-century clarinette d’amour in A♭, G, or F and the more succ...

Spanning from jazz to classical music and beyond, there is no mistaking the undeniable importance of the clarinet. Whether you’re buying your first instrument or stepping up to a pro horn, choosing a clarinet is a big decision. But, with help from Sweetwater’s Clarinet Rental and Buying Guide, you’ll have everything you need to make the best decision possible. • • • • • • • • • • Ready to Rent? Read this! If you’re considering renting an instrument, then check out our “Why and How to Rent a Clarinet” section below! We’ll walk you through some key considerations when choosing to rent and answer several frequently asked questions. Plus, you’ll learn why Sweetwater is the best place to rent instruments for yourself or your child! We’ve partnered with numerous school music programs to make the rental experience seamless and stress-free! This guide includes a lot of great product recommendations, but you can narrow down your choices to the products specifically selected for you by your music educator with our handy rental wizard. Click here to learn more! There’s a shocking number of instruments within the clarinet family. Each of them comes with a different pitch or size. However, the three most common types are the B♭ clarinet, the A clarinet, and the B♭ bass clarinet. Most of this guide will cover tips for choosing a B♭ or an A clarinet (sometimes called “soprano” clarinets). That said, a lot of this information is universally applicable across all clarinet types. The B♭ cla...

Music Industry How To is supported by readers. When you buy via a link on our site, we’ll possibly earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. As a professional clarinet player, you should be prepared to spend more on a pro level instrument. After all, you may already have a clarinet or two that has served you well to this point. Taking it to the next level means being willing to invest more in your passion. In this guide, we’ll compare individual models and top brands. Let’s start with a few pro level instruments worth looking at. The This is a simple, basic, quality clarinet, making it a great choice for beginners all the way up to experienced professionals. This is an instrument you can play however you want to play to achieve the tones you want to achieve without having to make any adjustments. That’s good news, because with some clarinets, you must wrestle it to the ground to get the sound you want. There is something to be said for achieving that level of artistry, but all things being equal, it’s nice to have an instrument that responds to the player. The manufacturing quality is also consistent, so you won’t have to play multiple CSVR instruments to find the right one. It’s a sturdy instrument that should last you for a long time to come. There is always a price on quality, but the Buffet Crampon Prestige RC Professional Bb Clarinet As you can guess by the name, the It comes with 18 silver-plated keys and six rings, nickel silver keywork, pre-plated ...