Clarinet

Selmer, Accent, Yamaha those are just a few but there are many more out there. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As the previous person who replied stated, this question could have many answers, depending on who you are speaking to.

However, I have played about ten different Buffet clarinets and I've always found them to be slightly out of tune with the orchestra. Also, the left-handed F#/E and C#/B keys are made with generally faulty plastic tenons that have been known to break during performances . The best point of the Buffet-Crampon company is their push to adverstise everywhere.

Selmers are good, but I have had minimal experience with them. (I find their saxes much nicer than their clarinets.)

Probably the best producers of modern clarinets, for various musical purposes, is Leblanc. Leblanc has been making professional instruments for well over two-hundred fifty years, and their line of beauties continues still to be played by over two-thousand professional clarinetists in the USA. The F#/E and C#/B key tenons are made of metal, and only under extreme use or savage abuse have been known to break. They are always in tune, and their playability and tonal qualities are virtually unequaled. Even their student line clarinets, Vito, is much better than the student models of Buffet, such as the E11.

To add to all of this (by Taxijazz.com)... as a general rule of reference Buffet, LeBlanc, and Selmer might be considered "the best", but it depends upon which model within these brands, and it is also important to consider what you want the clarinet for, e.g. Buffet is better for ensemble, and Selmer may be prefered by a soloist--given that we are talking about pro models. Some jazz players might find an old hard rubber Conn to be their favorite, and for jazz players it might be noted that Benny Goodmans favorite clarinet was a Selmer Centered Tone, and Artie Shaw recorded in 1938 on a Conn 444. This opens a whole area for exploration because 'the best' clarinet for you may be an antique, and in that arena you might find an ancient Penzel-Mueller, an Evette & Schaeffer, or even a good metal clarinet that suits your needs. After you decide what the best clarinet is then you might want to ask what the best mouthpiece is, because that will make a big difference in how your clarinet performs.

It depends on whether you are in a concert band or a marching band. If you are in a concert band I would go with a Buffet. If you are in a marching band I would go with Yamaha. And the clarinet isn't the only important part. You also need to have good reeds to play with. I would suggest the Vandoren V12 or the Michel Laurie Premiums. If you are a beginer I would go with a 2 1/2 or a 3 Vandoren V12 or a 3 Michel Laurie Permium. Whatever you do, don't get Rico. I have found that they always break during performances and I have to fake it, and god forbid I have a solo because then I will embarass myself like never before. And also, instead of the regular ligature that will come with the clarinet ask for a Rovner Ligature instead. They tend to last longer and I never have the issue with them coming undone, unlike the normal ligature.

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Like the people above I have a different opinion. The best clarinet makers out there are yes Buffet, Leblanc, Yamaha, and Selmer. There is no "better" choice for brands. Clarinets of the same brand and model also vary greatly, so trying a lot of clarinets will generally get you a great clarinet.

Out of the four I went with Buffet. I bought a Buffet Tosca which I tried out of 12 clarinets. Some of them played amazingly, some were pretty good, but there was one that really sucked compared to the others. So the point is you HAVE TO TRY before you buy. Especially when we are talking about Buffet. Their clarinets have various inconsistencies. If your looking for something cheaper, the R13 is always a great buy. However, DO NOT GO WITH BUFFET IF YOU ARE GETTING A CHEAP PLASTIC CLARINET

Leblanc is a lot more consistent in the making of their clarinets. If you are looking for something in a tight budget, the Bliss line is a great buy. I've picked it up before and I can play at the level I'm used to playing my Tosca. It also has a warm, rich tone that you can usually only find in wooden instruments.

Yamaha's custom clarinet are VERY consistent. They have a rich tone and their keywork is very good. Out of 5 custom's I tried, they almost played identically. The price is also very reasonable for such a great clarinet.

I have not really tried Selmer clarinets but I hear they are okay. I haven't really met anyone who plays on one however, unless it was a cheap plastic one that doesn't play very well.

As for reeds, I disagree with the person above. The Rico Reserve, Rico Grand Concert Select Evolution, and Grand Concert Select Thick Blank and very good. But the Vandorens and Gonzalez reeds are also very nice.

As for ligatures, I absolutely HATE the leather ones like the Rovner. The sound produced is very muffled and I would much rather prefer a ligature like the Vandoren Optimum.

Well this is pretty much it, also as something else added, the mouthpiece is also very important.

Go with a Vandoren if you are starting out. Remember to always try the mouthpieces before you buy it. Even though they are machine made, there are still inconsistencies.

As you progress, you may want to switch to a hand crafted mouthpiece.

There are many great makers out there such as Brad Behn, Clark W Fobes, Walter Grabner, and Richard Hawkins.

Good luck!

-Jacob Williams

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The best ones I know are Noblet Leblanco because it has a really good case to carry around, has a rich tone, and very good quality.

Also the other best one is Yamaha. It has a good tone, good sound, awesome quality, and Yamaha is very easy to play than other brands. Because, they are easy to blow on, two they are more comfortable to blow on.

There are other brands but I recommend these two.

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I have a different opinion. Really, it all depends on you, but to me Leblanc Vito is the best for students but if you're a pro I'd go with Buffet.

Also, Mitchell Lurie reeds are the best (I believe they're a brand of Rico).

Leblanc Vito: Great sound, always in tune. Works well with Mitchell Lurie.

Buffet: Great sound, always in tune. Works well with Mitchell Lurie.

It looks like a hybrid of the Clarinet and A Saxophone.

U really dont want to know

If you mean what would a clarinet in 1950 compare in cost in today's dollar, look here:

http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm

If you mean what is a 1950's clarinet worth today then the question becomes what make, model and in what condition?

No, absolutely not. It's very, very hard to play in tune and with a good tone, and there are significant issues developing flexibility. If you're looking for easy, saxophone is often regarded as being one of the easiest wind instruments to pick up-I can't judge about strings/percussion. However, don't pick an instrument based on how easy it is to play; listen to a lot of good players of all the instruments, and pick the one that you feel sounds the best, or that you would enjoy playing the most. If you have a professional music educator who would be able to help you select an instrument based on your physical nature (mouth shape, hand size, et cetera), then that should guide you as well. Just remember that long practice goes by quickly if you enjoy playing your instrument, at least in my (admittedly limited) experience. Don't let how much you would or would not have to practice dissuade you from playing the instrument you love.

There is no set number. It can vary from 3 to 30.

the notes for happy birthday are g g g g d c g g g g d c g g f e d c c g g g g d c if youre playing a bflat clarinet

actually for clarinet it goes like this

ccdcfe

ccdcgf

ccagfed

bflat bflat afgf

This website has the answer. http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Study/FingeringCharts/bbfinger.html

Yes, a clarinet is a woodwind instrument. Although a lot of beginning model clarinets are made of a plastic resin, most intermediate and all professional models are made out of wood. Plus, clarinets use reeds, and most reeds are wood.

Depending on your embouchure and temperature conditions, you may need to pull the mouthpiece/barrel in or out to adjust your pitch to the rest of the ensemble. The two barrels are slightly different lengths. The longer one is designed to be pretty much the 'correct' pitch when all the joints are fully seated. If you're sharp, you can pull out a bit to get flatter. If you're flat though you couldn't push in more, so the shorter one allows you to get a little more sharp.

I would suggest the best way to improve your tone would be to always try to sit with a correct posture ex. feet flat on the floor, back parallel to the chair. I would also say that you can improve it by adjusting your pitches for each note by rolling the flute inwards or outwards to fix the sharpness or flatness of a certain note.

Clarinet bodies are usually made of wood or plastic, although some have been made of hard rubber or metal. Recently, some clarinets have been made of wood powder and/or carbon fiber in resin. Professional level instruments almost always have bodies made of grenadilla wood. The keys are made of metal, and the pads are made of felt covered with fish bladder or a synthetic material. Student mouthpieces are usually plastic, while better mouthpieces are made of hard rubber

Eighth notes are twice as fast as quarter notes, just as 1/8 is half of 1/4. So, you can fit two eighth notes in the place of a quarter note. Just try playing quarter notes, then play twice as fast, fitting two notes in the place of 1 quarter note.

Most people don't consider it a percussion instrument, as most percussion involves directly striking the surface that makes the sound (thus the definition of percussion), whereas depressing piano keys cause hammers to strike stretched strings. Due to the fact that a Piano has strings, it is usually classified with guitars, harps, and other stringed instruments as a Chordophone. The classification is arguable though, as pianos have many similarities with the xylophone, vibraphone, and marimba, which are considered percussion instruments.

As per my 5th grade music class, it is a percussion instrument and is listed as such in many 5th grade music books.

The second paragraph of Wikipedia's page on Pianos briefly addresses the classification issue (see related link).

The clarinet ranges in price depending on what type of instrument you are looking at.

Student instruments start from around £200 / $400

Advanced Student Instruments are about £1000 / $2000

Professional Instruments start at around £2000 / $4000

There is not really an upper price limit other than "as much as you are prepared to spend"

you did.

In my opinion, the top two brands for clarinets (or any other instruments) are Jupiter and Yamaha.

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The top brands of Clarinets are YAMAHA and BUFFET hands down.

SELMERS made in France are also great, but they are expensive and not that popular in the US.

It depends on its condition, but there are a lot of Series 9s popping up on the Internet. That, combined with it being thought of as a 'jazz' clarinet as opposed to a 'classical' clarinet has been dropping their value. I've seen Bb sopranos (the 'regular' kind of clarinet) advertised for around $500. I've seen them advertised for $1500.

A plastic clarinet is good for marching band or pep band. They are more durable then wooden clarinets and will not crack due to temperature like a wooden clarinet will. They are also good for students that are just starting out on clarinet. But for anyone serious about playing the clarinet it is better to invest in a wooden clarinet.

Low a on a b flat clarinet is a C plus two extra fingers at underneath

There is the Bb Soprano Clarinet, Ab Piccolo Clarinet(rare), Eb Soprano Clarinet, D Soprano Clarinet, C Soprano Clarinet(rare, cos people thinks it's too bright), A Clarinet, Basset Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contra-Alto Clarinet, and Contrabass Clarinet!

Well I think this is an easy answer, but I have not checked with Pete on this. Believe Pete has mostly played the Leblanc Pete Fountain clarinet model with gold keys. As far as mouthpiece, again there is a Pete Fountain crystal clear mouthpiece. I play with same equipment, but somehow that has not made me play as well as Pete can sing on it. ----

Before the "Pete Fountain" model he played a stock, large-bore (15mm) Leblanc Dynamic H.

After he became famous Leblanc marketed the Dynamic H with a bell having Pete Fountain's signature engraved. The clarinet body was still marked as Dynamic H and at various times was available with gold or silver/nickel keys.

Later, a model was sold completely remarked as a Pete Fountain clarinet. This model (1611) differs in that it has an articulated G# key. You'll also notice an additional hole on the tendon joint right through the cork.

The current Leblanc Pete Fountain clarinet model (1612) is marketed as the "Big Easy" and also has the articulated G# key and gold plated keys. All the various incarnations of the Leblanc Pete Fountain clarinet have retained the 15mm bore.

A mint Leblanc 1611, serial number 613xx, previously owned by Pete Fountain (including a Certificate of Authenticity signed by him), sold at auction (online) in December, 2008, for $2375.00.

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sry i cant find the sheet music, but here are the notes: g, b flat, high c, g, b flat, high d flat, c, g, b flat, c, b flat, g, g, g, g, f, d, f, d, b flat, a, b flat, g, g, g, f, d, f, g, g, b flat, a, g, high e, high d, high c, high e flat, high c, g, b flat, g, b flat, g, f, g, high e, high d, high c, high e flat, high c, 4 measure rest, high c, high c, high c, high c, g, b flat, high c, g, b flat, high d flat, high c, g, b flat, high c, b flat, g, 2 measure rest, g, b flat, high c, g b flat, high d flat, high c, g, b flat, high d, cc, c, d.