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Yamaha, Jupiter, leblanc Bliss and Opal are good!
But I highly recommend Buffet Bb Clarinets!
Buffet B12 - is plastic and great for beginners
Buffet E13- Is amazing and great for advanced players and even semi-professionals!!
They come at a price though!
I hope that helps!
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How big are clarinets?
There are A few different types of clarinets. The most common one (B flat) is about 1.5 ft. Long
What key is the alto clarinet in?
Clarinets come in many keys. The most common key is Bb (B flat), in which the tuning note is C. There are many other kinds of clarinets including the alto clarinet, bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, and many more.
What are the types of clarinets?
There's a heck of a lot of clarinet types. There's the piccolo clarinet (the highest),E flat, B flat (the main clarinet), Alto, Bass, Contralto, Contrabass, Octocontralto and Octocontrabass clarinets... there's a couple more i didn't name because they're not modern clarinets... they're mostly sax/clarinet hybrids... and they sound PRETTY BAD.
What are the clarinets relatives?
The members of the clarinet family I am aware of are the B-flat (The most common), the A, the C, and the G. There is also the bass clarinet (In B-flat), the Contra-Alto clarinet, the Contra-Bass Clarinet, and other woodwind instruments.
How are the clarinets different and how are the clarinets the same?
difference: They are in different size, which makes different tones and pitches. For example: a piccolo clarinet makes a higher sound than b-flat clarinet because it is small.similarity: They are still clarinets, they look similar and are made of the same material(Some materials are wood, plastic)
What is the difference between the C B A and the G clarinet?
In an orchestra, the "normal key" is C. So, if you are playing a C note on a C clarinet it will sound as a C. On a B(B flat) clarinet, when you play C it will sound B flat. On an A clarinet a C will sound as if A was played and consequently on a G clarinet a C will sound as a G. So for the clarinets B, A and G, music needs to be transposed (changed), so that we play the correct notes. This is done so we can switch between different clarinets. Otherwise we would need to learn different fingerings for all the different clarinets. The C clarinet is not transposed and we play it as it is. I hope this makes sense... :)
What brands of B-flat clarinets can you buy?
there are many brands of clarinets that you can buy. depending on what level you are on and what you are willing to spend are big factors on what kind of clarinet you should puchase. there are many entry level clarinets that are primarly for beginners such as vito, jupiter, leblanc, yamaha, selmer, artley, and many more(mostly every brand of istruments has beginning, intermediate, and advanced/professional level instruments). these clarinets are most of the time around 500 to 800 dollars and are made of plastic. next there are imtermediate and professional model clarinets. if you are going to buy one of theses step up model clarinets i sugest that you buy a buffet model. though there are other wodden clarinets that are professional model and intermediate level that you can buy the buffet model is what all of the professional clarinet players play on. Now the buffet clarinets are usually in the price range of 1000 to 3000 dollars depending on the model you buy. for example the buffet e-11 is an intermediate clarinet that is wooden with silver plated keys. these are usually a little over 1000 dollars without tax. my professional model buffet r-13 was $2962.80 with tax. It is an amazing instrument if you are planning to make somthing of your music or if you are a professional player looking for a new instrument. Heres a piece of advice. If you are buying a new wooden clarinet DO NOT buy it off of ebay. You may trust the dealer but unless you know the person personally or they live in your area don't do it. because you dont know if the instrument has cracks in the wood or in what state of condition the pads and screws are in. It is far more expensive but buying it from a trusted music store is your best bet if you are going to get a new instrument. I hope this helped you
What are the names of clarinets?
Piccolo clarinet From the smallest to the biggest, here it is: ~ Soprano clarinet ~ Basset clarinet ~ Basset horn ~ Alto clarinet ~ Bass clarinet ~ Contra-alto clarinet ~ Contrabass clarinet
Can you compare the flute and the clarinet?
You can transpose flute music for clarinet music. Flute is on concert pitch, most clarinets are not. Example: A flute's Bb is a clarinet's C. Bb= B flat
Is there a supprano clarinet?
The clarinet family consists of the E-flat soprano, B-flat which is most familiar. There is also an A clarinet used in orchestral music. On the lower end of the spectrum are the alto, bass and contrabass clarinets.
Why is a clarinet in b flat key?
The Bb Clarinet is the most common type of clarinet. The Bb shows that the clarinet is tuned to that note, just like an Eb clarinet is tuned to an Eb. If a Bb clarinet and a flute both play an "A" the notes will sound different, because they are tuned to different notes. In order to make the notes sound the same, the Bb Clarinet must play a semitone up, which is a "Bb".
Is the clarinet at concert pitch a double reed instrument?
The clarinet is a single reed instrument. Most clarinets are tuned in B-flat and are transposing instruments, playing a tone lower than written.
