Always: Bb soprano clarinets and Bass clarinets, sometimes: Soprano A and Eb clarinets, very rarely: other varieties of clarinet (piccolo clarinet, basset horn, basset clarinet, contra alto/contrabass, alto clarinet, etc.)Bb soprano clarinets (the common clarinet) and bass clarinets are always used in orchestras and bands. Orchestra music (bands not as commonly, but still sometimes) frequently call for soprano A and soprano Eb clarinets, so usually Bb players learn an alternate clarinet and play it when they're not playing the normal Bb part. Other kinds of clarinets, such as basset clarinet, tenor clarinet, and basset horn, are rarely used (not never used, just not nearly as commonly.) Alto clarinets are used much more frequently in bands than in orchestras.
So I can be your hero, I will answer this question. You can fond new clarinets at a car repair shop! Seriously! NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most music shops/websites stock both new and used clarinets...
The most common clarinet is pitched in Bb. There are also clarinets pitched one half step lower, in A. "A" clarinets are used primarily in orchestras, while Bb clarinets are used in orchestras, bands and many other ensembles. Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was written for clarinet in A.
Well Clarinets mostly have a big part in ensembles, but they can also have some small parts. Clarinets in the balance pyramid are in the middle if you are playing 2nd. first and third clarinets would be either in the top of the pyramid or in the or in the bottom of the pyramid and they could either play the harmony or melody of the music.
Clarinets are generally made of wood or plastic, depending on the quality and price. They aren't made from pure elements.
Christoph Graupner has written: 'First [and Second] suite for three clarinets' -- subject(s): Suites (Clarinets (3)), Arranged, Score
Traditionally, clarinets are made from African hardwoods usually found in endangered rainforests. Consequently, the price of such wooden instruments was skyrocketing.
no the colored clarinets dont last as long as black ones
Yes, both in modern and traditional jazz.
Clarinets weren't invented until the 1700's
clarinets are a instrument. Sort of like a recorder except its notes are deeper
No. I have heard that you can break those clarinets in half easily. Are you looking for a beginning clarinet? If you are to get any clarinet, I would invest a little bit more money and buy a brand like Selmer, Yamaha, or a Buffet B12. Those are good brands for a beginning clarinetist.