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Buffet Crampon Divine BC1160 Bb-Clarinet 19/6
Bb Clarinet
Boehm system, 440 / 442 Hz, Eb lever, Made from carefully selected, natural African blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), 19 Keys, 6 Rings,...
Schreiber D-42 Bb-Clarinet Austria - NEW
Bb Clarinet
The new generation 2.0, Austrian model, German fingering system, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Advanced tone hole configuration,...
Buffet Crampon ICON 64mm barrel silver
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated rings
Yamaha YCL-631 II Alto Clarinet
Alto Clarinet in Eb
Professional series, Boehm system, Two-piece grenadilla wood body (Dalbergia melanoxylon), 19 Keys, 7 Covered tone holes, Silver-plated mechanism...
Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet, black
Bass clarinet
Bb tuning, To low C, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Tuned to 442 Hz, Completely black chromed mechanics, With Eb-lifter, Leather...
Yamaha YCL-CSV RA Clarinet
A-Boehm clarinet
Custom series, 17 Flaps, 6 Rings, Integral, conical pitchholes, undercut, Robust, lively sound, Heavily silvered mechanism, Of grenadilla wood...
Schreiber D-45 Virtuoso Bb- Clarinet
African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), dried naturally, German fingering, Fork F/B mechanism, B-C# Trill, F Lever, 21 Keys, 6 Rings, Silver...
Leblanc L7168 Bass Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Boehm system, Low Eb, Resotone body, Nickel-plated mechanism, Floor peg, Incl. mouthpiece and case
Buffet Crampon Tosca A-Clarinet 19/5 Green
Tosca A Clarinet
Tosca series, Boehm system, With Eb lever, With low-F improvement, Completely made of Greenline (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated key system,...
Buffet Crampon Tradition A- Clarinet
A-Clarinet
Boehm system, African Grenadilla wood body (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Cylindrical bore, 18 Keys, 5 Rings, Eb lever, Adjustable thumb rest,...
Oscar Adler & Co. 323 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Oehler- system, 23 Keys, 5 Rings, 1 Handle plate, 4 Trills on the upper joint, Fork B and Fork F-mechanism, Eb, F and G, B / C # trill, Double...
SeleS by Selmer Présence Bb- Clarinet
Bb- Clarinet with Boehm System
Silver plated mechanisms, Adjustable thumb holder, Waterproofed, Valentino padding, Includes Selmer mouthpiece C85, Présence case and accessories
Buffet Crampon ICON 67mm barrel silver
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated rings
Yamaha YCL-622 II Bass Clarinet
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Professional model, Up to low C, Boehm system, Grenadilla body (Dalbergia melanoxylon), 24 Keys, 7 Covered tone holes, Mechanism and cup are silver...
Buffet Crampon BC1214-2-0 RC A-Clarinet 17
A-Clarinet
RC series, Boehm system, 440 - 442 Hz, 17 Keys, 6 Rings, Leather pads, Completely made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated...
Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/5
Bb Clarinet
With Eb lever, Boehm system, Festival Series, Modified R13 Prestige, Made completely from grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated...
SeleS by Selmer Prologue Bb- Clarinet
Bb Clarinet With Boehm System
Silver-plated keywork, Adjustable thumb rest with ring, Valentino pads, Incl. Selmer “Focus” mouthpiece, Prologue case & accessories
Buffet Crampon RC Prest. Barrel 65mm A-Clar
Boehm Clarinet Barrel
RC Prestige, For A-clarinet, 65 mm, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), With silver-plated rings
F.A. Uebel 621 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), dried naturally, German fingering, Fork F/B mechanism, B-C# Trill, F Lever, 21 Keys, 6 Rings, Silver...
Buffet Crampon ICON 65mm barrel silver
Barrel for Bb- or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated rings
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C Greenline
Bb Bass Clarinet
Prestige model, Eb / Ab Lever, G Resonance key, Boehm-system, Made entirely from Green Line composite (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated...
F.A. Uebel 638 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), 24 Flaps, 5 Rings, 1 Grip plate on the lower part (Oehler mechanism), 4 Trills, Fork F/B mechanism, Double...
Buffet Crampon Vintage Bb-Clarinet 18/5
Vintage Bb Clarinet
Eb-lifter, Boehm system, Vintage series, Made entirely of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver plated mechanisms, Silver plated bell...
F.A. Uebel Classic L Bb Clarinet Eb key
Bb Clarinet
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Boehm system, 18 Keys, 6 Rings, Eb lever, Undercut tone holes, Silver-plated nickel silver key system
Yamaha YCL-650 Clarinet
Bb-Boehm Clarinet
Professional class, Natural wood surface, Tapered tone hole chimneys, Bell with resonance chamber, Newly shaped barrel (like V-series) with...
Buffet Crampon ICON 66mm barrel gold
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinet
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Gold-plated rings
Buffet Crampon Moennig Barrel 67mm PRT-Bb-Cla
Moennig Boehm Bb Clarinet Barrel
Suitable for Prestige clarinet, Barrel with a modified taper - it gets narrower towards the bottom, which gives the clarinet a bit more resistance...
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass Clarinet low Eb
Bb Bass Clarinet
Prestige Model, Low Eb, Boehm system, Made from unstained African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated mechanics, Includes case...
F.A. Uebel 638 Bb-Clarinet Mopane
Bb Clarinet
Mopane wood, 24 Flaps, 5 Rings, 1 Grip plate on the lower part (Oehler mechanism), 4 Trills, Fork F/B mechanism, Double F/C flap, Duodezim...
Buffet Crampon C12 Bb-Clarinet 17/5
Bb Clarinet
Boehm system, Conservatoire Series, Completely made from grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated key system, Silver-plated bell...
Schreiber D-13 Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Especially for smaller hands, 20 Flaps, 6 Rings, 4 Trills, F Jack, B Flap, Closer built, silver-plated mechanism, Made from carefully selected...
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass Clarinet low C
Bb Bass clarinet
Prestige model, To low C, Boehm system, Unstained African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated mechanism, Includes case and...
Yamaha YCL-450M Clarinet
Bb-Boehm Clarinet
Duet+ version of the YCL-450, 65 mm Barrel, Inner bore and tone holes are lined with a thermoplastic material so no moisture is absorbed by...
Buffet Crampon Moennig A-Clarin. Barrel 63mm
Moennig Boehm A-Clarinet Barrel
Suitable for Prestige clarinet, Barrel with a modified taper - it gets narrower towards the bottom, which gives the clarinet a bit more resistance...
Oscar Adler & Co. Clarinet Barrel 53,0mm
Clarinet Barrel
Made of seasoned grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Buffet Crampon Moennig Barrel 66mm PRT-Bb-Cla
Moennig Boehm Bb Clarinet Barrel
Suitable for Prestige clarinet, Barrel with a modified taper - it gets narrower towards the bottom, which gives the clarinet a bit more resistance...
Yamaha YCL-450 Clarinet
Bb-Boehm Clarinet
New series with newly formed barrel, From Grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silvered flaps, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, Incl. accessories and...
Schreiber D-16 Bb-Clarinet - NEW
Bb Clarinet
The new generation 2.0, Tighter keywork 16/6, Advanced tone hole configuration, Adjusted positioning of the keys, Optimised inner bore, New bell...
F.A. Uebel 632 Bb-Clarinet
Bb- Clarinet
Model 632, Blackwood, naturally dried (Dalbergia melanoxylon), 23 Keys, 5 Rings, 1 Finger plate (Oehler mechanism), 4 Trill keys, Fork B# and fork...
Oscar Adler & Co. 320 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
German system, 20 Keys, 6 Rings, 4 Trills on the upper joint, Fork B and Fork F-mechanism, Eb key, B / C# trill, Made of selected blackwood...
Yamaha YCL-CSG III L 02 Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Custom series, Boehm system, 18 Keys, 6 Rings, Eb lever, Intonation correction system for low E/F, Highest quality grenadilla wood body (Dalbergia...
Buffet Crampon ICON 65mm barrel black
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Black nickel-plated rings
Buffet Crampon R13 Bb-Clarinet 17/5
Bb Clarinet
Boehm system, A = 440 Hz, 17 Flaps, 5 Rings, Silver plated mechanisms, Made of carefully selected Grendill wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Includes...
F.A. Uebel 621KH Bb-Clarinet Children
Bb Clarinet
Ergonomically optimised instrument - especially suitable for children and adults with small hands, German fingering system, Made of grenadilla wood...
Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb- Clarinet
Bb ClarinetWith its warm, round and full sound, the Schreiber D61 Prestige clarinet meets the highest demands of professional musicians. Excellent sound and playing characteristics allow the soloist to express his individual musical abilities with the Schr
Full error system, 27 Flaps, 5 Rings, 1 Ring cap, Body made of best selected, carefully seasoned and natural grenadilla wood (Dalbergia...
Buffet Crampon E12FL Bb-Clarinet 18/5
Bb Clarinet
Successor of the E-11 France, Boehm system, Made entirely of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver plated mechanisms, 18 Flaps, 5 Rings,...
Buffet Crampon ICON 66mm barrel black
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Black nickel-plated rings
SeleS by Selmer Prologue Bb- Clarinet Eb-lever
Bb- Clarinet
Boehm system, Eb-lifter, Silver plated mechanisms, Adjustable thumb rest with eyelet, Grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Valentino padding,...
Buffet Crampon ICON 64mm barrel gold
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Gold-plated rings
Oscar Adler & Co. 325 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Full Oehler- system, 25 Keys, 5 Rings, 1 Handle plate, 4 Trills on the upper joint, Fork B and Fork F-mechanism, Eb, F and G, Hourly time B / C #...
Oscar Adler & Co. Clarinet Barrel 54,5mm
Clarinet Barrel
From long-aged grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Schreiber D-51 Bb- Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Oehler system, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated flaps, Adjustable thumb holder, 2 Barrels, Includes mouthpiece,...
Buffet Crampon RC Prest. Barrel 65mm Bb-Clar
Boehm Clarinet Barrel
RC Prestige, For Bb clarinet, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), With silver-plated rings
Buffet Crampon RC Prest. Barrel 64mm A-Clar
Boehm Clarinet Barrel
RC Prestige, For A-clarinet, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), With silver-plated rings
Buffet Crampon Chadash Barrel 64mm A-Clar.
Boehm A Clarinet Barrel
64 mm, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), With silver-plated rings, Made by Mr. Chadash in USA
Buffet Crampon BC1114-2-0 RC Bb-Clarinet 17
Bb Clarinet
RC series, Boehm system, 440 - 442 Hz, 17 Keys, 6 Rings, 2 Barrels, Leather pads, Completely made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon),...
Buffet Crampon BC1150L-2-0 Tosca Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Tosca series, Boehm system, With Eb lever, Low-F improvement, Completely made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Silver-plated key system,...
Martin Foag Bb- Metal Clarinet 174T S/S
Metal Clarinet in Bb
German system, 17 Keys, 4 Rings, Body made of brass, In silver lacquer finish, Nickel silver mechanism, Galvanically strong silver plating,...
SeleS by Selmer Présence Bb- Clarinet Eb-lever
Bb- Clarinet
Boehm system, Eb-lifter, Silver plated mechanism, Adjustable thumb holder, Grenadilla wood varnished (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Waterproofed,...
Schreiber D-16 Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Austrian model, German fingering, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), 20 Flaps, 6 Rings, Adjustable thumb holder, Includes 2 barrels,...
Schreiber D-51 Bb- Clarinet - NEW
Schreiber D 51 Bb Clarinet
The new generation 2.0, Oehler system, Advanced tone hole configuration, Adjusted positioning of the keys, Optimised inner bore, New bell shape,...
Yamaha YCL-650-E Clarinet
Bb-Boehm Clarinet
New series with new shaped bulb, Made of grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon), New bell with resonance chamber, 18 Flaps, 6 Rings, Natural wood...
Yamaha YCL-657-24 II Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
German fingering system, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Oehler system, 24 keys, 5 Rings, Includes M3D mouthpiece and case
Yamaha YCL-857 II Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Custom series, Handmade soloist model, German system, 27 Keys, 5 Rings, Oehler system, E / F bell mechanism, Made of blackwood (Dalbergia...
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clarinet 18/6
Bb Clarinet
With Eb lever, Boehm system, RC Prestige Series, Made completely of African blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), Silver-plated key system,...
Oscar Adler & Co. S 25 B Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Professional model, Full Oehler system, 25 Keys, 5 Rings, 1 Finger plate, E''' mechanism, Auxiliary Eb- and F-keys, B/C#connection (switch off),...
Oscar Adler & Co. Clarinet Barrel 56mm
Clarinet Barrel
From long-aged Grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Buffet Crampon Chadash Clarinet Barrel 65mm
Boehm Bb Clarinet Barrel
65 mm, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), With silver-plated rings, Made by Mr. Chadash in USA
Selmer Privilege Bb- Clarinet, black
Bb Clarinet
Bb tuning, Symphonic orchestra clarinet, With Eb-lifter, Completely black chromed mechanics, Lower flap plate with engraving, Made of grenadilla...
Buffet Crampon Moennig Barrel 65mm PRT-Bb-Cla
Moennig Boehm Bb Clarinet Barrel
Suitable for Prestige clarinet, Barrel with a modified taper - it gets narrower towards the bottom, which gives the clarinet a bit more resistance...
Buffet Crampon ICON 64mm barrel black
Barrel for Bb or A Clarinets
Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), Black nickel-plated rings
F.A. Uebel Etude Bb-Clarinet
Bb Clarinet
Boehm system, 17 Keys, 6 Rings, Ergonomically optimized flaps, Ergonomically adjustable thumb rest, Leather pads, Including 2 barrels, ESM...
F.A. Uebel 621AU Bb-Clarinet "Austria"
Bb Clarinet
Austrian model, Made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), German key system, a' - a'-flat combination, Duodecime key on the upper joint,...
As one of the most important instruments in any orchestra, the clarinet has been center stage, literally, in orchestras from the time of Mozart.
As a big fan of clarinets, Mozart wrote many important solo works for clarinettists that gave rise to its popularity.
From its first development in the late 1600s, the clarinet was continuously refined, by adding more keys to improve its range and tone for clarinettists, for many years. The clarinet truly has evolved throughout history into the magnificent instrument we see today.
Home, Home On The Clarinet's Range
The perfection of the bass clarinet by Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in the mid-1800s was important because it added yet even more range to the clarinettist's repertoire.
As a woodwind instrument, the clarinet has an incredibly wide range. It contains 18 holes - six are covered by the clarinettist's fingers and other 12 are covered by keys. A clarinettist determines the pitch of the instrument's tone by covering the holes in various ways.
Believe it or not, there are thirteen different types of clarinets. However, most orchestral clarinettists can be found playing B-flat and A versions. Whereas the instrument used to be made of wood, many today are made with ebonite, a hard, black rubber.
Top makers, including Yamaha, Bonneville, Gemeinhardt, and Armstrong continue to create incredible single-reed clarinets for avid clarinettists around the world.
With their ever-so smooth and always even sound, clarinettists know why this small instrument is always a big hit - from orchestras to the Big Band, marching bands to jazz bars, the clarinet is always a winner.
An Overview Of Clarinets
Clarinets are one of the most versatile musical instruments in the woodwind family.
A clarinet is capable of producing amazingly rich music and it has been part of many orchestras and musical scores.
Because a clarinet is very small and lightweight, it is the ideal musical piece for young aspiring clarinetists.
Although a relatively new instrument compared to the harp or guitar, the clarinet nevertheless has a rich history behind it.
Looking Back At The History Of Clarinets
J.C. Denner invented the first clarinet in the 1600's. Early versions only had two keys and were made in boxwood.
The instrument became popular when Mozart wrote a clarinet concerto. After that, many other composers wrote music for it. These include musical luminaries such as Brahms, Von Weber and Beethoven.
It was only in the 1850s that the clarinet was redesigned into the modern configuration of 17 keys. Today, there are a number of variants.
The E-flat clarinet is about 14 inches long. Then, there is the giant contrabass, which is nearly as tall as a person.
The most popular, however, is the B-flat clarinet. Professional clarinetists often prefer the larger and more powerful varieties.
A clarinet can be relatively inexpensive, making it ideal for budding clarinetists. A plastic one can be bought for two hundred dollars. Wood is superior and produces a more rounded and professional sound.
However, a wood clarinet easily wears out if not cared for, so it is best to buy a plastic one for beginners.
Bass Clarinets - Heavy Body, Low Sound
The bass clarinet, a wooden wind instrument using a single reed, was invented in late 18th century though there is some confusion over the bass. The two names credited with the development of this member of clarinet family are G. Lott (1772) and Heinrich Grenser (1793).
Bass clarinets were initially used in orchestras and later came to be used in bands. More recently, these clarinets have been treated as a solo instrument.
But this clarinet's main role is to boost bass levels in a small ensemble.
Bass Clarinets Floor Their Players
The bass is made from granadilla wood or African Blackwood and is around four and a half feet (1.37m) high. Some basses have a folded body. This makes them look like bassoons. However, the majority of clarinets are straight-bodied with a small upturned bell. On account of their weight, basses are fitted with a floor stand.
The bass is sometimes mistaken for a large saxophone. This is because clarinets are used as second or third instrument by saxophonists. Very few musicians have used these clarinets exclusively.
Each bass has a cylindrical bore that runs through the clarinet's body to produce the dark tone and low pitch associated with all clarinets.
It is important that the clarinet mouthpiece is fitted securely in the bass's neck. Also, as a rule, the bass should be swabbed after each use, and stored in a case to avoid clogging the clarinet pipe with dust.
The two most common brands of clarinet are Yamaha and Selmer and Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" is the bass's masterpiece.