The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | ... Author: Iceland clarinet Date: 2008-06-29 04:16 I've never had to use one as I don't bite at all even with 7-8 hours playing pr.day for a week.Ready to Ship. Buffet Moennig Clarinet Barrels. 4.0 (4 Reviews) Starting at $320.99. Compare. Ready to Ship. Clark W Fobes Hardwood Clarinet Barrel. 5.0 (11 Reviews) $209.00.The bore in the photo is an Buffet RC Bass clarinet that belongs to my friend Maurice Reviol (he apprenticed at Schreiber making bassoons, under the tutelage of Francois Kloc, and has worked on bass clarinet prototypes with Jochen Seggelke etc).Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Join the discussion on The Clarinet BBoard, a forum for clarinetists, teachers, and technicians. Share your tips, questions, and experiences on clarinet playing, teaching, and repair.COMPLETE SET - This is the best beginners clarinet for students starting out. Kit includes a case, mouthpiece, box of 10 reeds (2.5"), cork grease, a cleaning cloth, gloves, a pocketbook, a stand, and a clarinet. EASY TO USE - This clarinet cleaning kit and instrument set is super lightweight, adjustable, and portable.Author: NBeaty. Date: 2011-02-01 22:02. What he is referring to is the length of the facing, not symmetry. M13 (and M13 lyre) are both generally long facings and close tip openings. The 5RV is more open and a bit shorter. Many consider the 5RV (and lyre) to be easier to control and more stable than the M series mouthpieces, especially for young ...The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : gold plating keys: Author: wjk Date: 2003-01-24 02:43 ... the clarinet does not play any better because of the gold plate, just looks cool. Curiouly, however, my gold plated R13 is lighter (in weight) than my ...The Clarinet BBoard. All seriousness aside, my experience is limited to having overhauled one 424N. I was actually quite impressed by the quality of materials and workmanship (unlike newer Conns which are abysmal). It played pretty well too, as I recall, although it was about five years ago so I don't remember the details.REPAIR CAM – Clarinet RePad (Ana) 31st May 2018. We wanted to take you behind the scenes in our Workshop. Here, Ana shows various stages of a Clarinet RePad in action. Normally this is a relatively straight forward job with modern instruments. However it still requires a good amount of skill in both the technical precision and in time management.JLS Clarinet Screwboard. $ 28.50. This screwboard is designed for ease of use and understanding as to where every little part goes. With a picture of a clarinet, it is very easy to place and relocate all of the parts when assembling and/or disassembling your clarinet. In Stock.Facebook and other social media clarinet related pages have lured people away from here which is a shame. If you think this page is quieter than it once was, the oboe page is deserted by comparison. Former oboe finisher Howarth of London 1998 - 2010 The opinions I express are my own.Join the ClarinetPages Forum to share your passion for clarinets and other woodwind instruments. Find information, advice, and videos on clarinet history, models, repair, and more.Can the Yamaha YCL-255S Bb clarinet play altissimo? Aug 9, 2022; RascherFan; Other Makes and Models. Threads 87 Messages 722. Threads 87 Messages 722. Champion Clarinet. Aug 15, 2023; BarrySachs; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Filters. Show only:John, For information regarding bore sizes, try the following: <[email protected]>. The site "Clarinet Perfection" should come up. At the top, click on "Technical Information". In the drop-down box click on "Bore Sizes". BTW, there's lots of other interesting stuff on this site.What a whirlwind 2020 was! When we reflect on what we have endured during the pandemic, it's been a very emotional year. It has impacted us all in so many... Edit Your Post Pu...JLS Clarinet Silencer Shims (25) $ 4.26. Add to cart. We're extremely proud and excited to introduce the Valentino E-Series clarinet pad. Made with an engineered felt, engineered backing, and a wrapped bladder skin surface, this premium pad has all of the great features that a technician could want. Because of its highly-precise dimensions ...The clarinet is in the woodwind family of instruments - so called because of the single wooden clarinet reed that vibrates when the player blows on the mouthpiece, which produces the instrument's sound. The clarinet is a straight, cylindrical tube with an almost cylindrical bore and a flared bell. The clarinet is a transposing instrument ...Date: 2021-04-04 15:52. JTJC, I've ordered 2 of Clark Debut's alto clarinet mpcs, one of his standard 1.50mm opening, another one opened up to a custom opening of 1.65mm (he suggested this over his 1.60 opening on the 10K for a more obvious difference to the 1.50mm one), and they'll arrive later this month. Otherwise, the most common end bore width on mouthpieces for German or Reform Boehm system clarinets seems still to be 15.0 mm. So at least the aim is to tune better with larger bore clarinets - but experiences from those who have tried these would still be of interest. Reply To Message. The threads at the Clarinet BBoard (as it is known) cover every conceivable topic having to do with the clarinet, and some well-known clarinetists contribute regularly. Other forums available on Woodwind.org include one for doublers, ethnic clarinet, all woodwind instruments, and woodwind fingerings. Modern clarinet playing is multi-dimensional and a good musician will use a palet of colors well suited to the music at hand, and varying constantly during the piece. For instance, one will oscillate between dark and brillant, will adjust the pitch to match the harmonic context, will extend his dynamic range upward and downward in subtle ... As a clarinet teacher, my safe bet for a refined sound is the Vandoren 5RV Lyre. I suggest M13 Lyre (there’s a difference between M13 and M13 Lyre). Another thing to keep in mind, idea reed strength CAN change based on the mouthpiece. M13 Lyre is generally really good for harder reeds.Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic ... Date: 2003-07-25 00:52 throughout my clarinet playing i purchased a m13 lyre followed by a b45 because everyone kept saying a b45 is good and is a overall good mouthpiece for any kind of music. through months of ...For Sale French Ledoux late 50's Bb clarinet new. petrosv. 2. 2024-03-25 22:51. LOT of 5 Pro Bb clarinet Mouthpieces + Ligs new. petrosv. 0. 2024-03-25 22:43. FS: Selmer Series 9 Low Eb Bass Clarinet, Fresh Overhaul new.The Clarinet BBoard. 👉 The musician has strengthened support and control regardless of the nuance. Black Diamond stakes for Sib clarinet will be gradually available from our regular dealers, starting with a brand new model: the BD6 HD!They became the entry level Custom model in the mid '90s to make way for the YCL-64 which is now the YCL-650. Build quality on the CX is the same as the other Custom series clarinets and I think they have a 14.65mm bore. Former oboe finisher. Howarth of London.Be aware of where on the clarinet the notes are. The A resonates in a very small part of the instrument, whereas the B resonates in all of it. Think "air to the fingers." Get someone to push down on the finger that's furthest down on the clarinet when trying to play the B to give you a better feel of it.-Alex www.mostlydifferent.comThe catalogue has lots of quality glossy pics of the whole line: Opus, Concerto, Infinite, Esprit, Pete Fountain, LL, etc. Plus a wide range of harmony clarinets including the tiny Ab sopranino. Also the special mechanism models like full Boehm, 3/4 Boehm, etc. My LL is a 3/4 Boehm (same as full Boehm without the low Eb).Fobes' standard mouthpieces have been the San Francisco and more recently, the 10K--not the Cicero. Also, when buying any brand or model of mouthpiece in the UK beware of the notation "rebored for B&H large bore clarinet." Mouthpieces rebored in that way will not play in tune or otherwise match your French Boehm clarinet (Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer). For a bass clarinet, the $3000 or whatever that Tom's cost is very inexpensive. It is possible to try his clarinets in Europe, you just have to be willing to lose the shipping and/or tax for the trial. Of course, all of this depends on how serious you are about playing the instrument. I remember reading on this Board a statement attributed to Francois Kloc (Buffet factory rep.) that the only difference between 440 and 442(F) models was that the barrel was 1mm shorter in the latter case. This sort of works out quantitatively: a Bb clarinet is 660 mm long, so a 0.5% change in frequency would require 3mm increase in length.On clarinet bodies this is the method: Strip off all the keywork. Its not necessary to remove posts or body rings. Wash the body parts in slightly warmed water using common dishwashing detergent and a soft brush. Allow to air-dry and then wash again in alcohol. I use isopropyl alcohol.With a massive selection of Clarinet Reeds, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Clarinet Reeds, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.The bell was made often from this material because of it's high damping coefficient near to wood and it's resistance against damage. The second the material is easy to form and cheap. The influence of bell material is less than 1 or 2% of all sound capabilities. It's not mandatory to do the bell from wood...Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.REPAIR CAM – Clarinet RePad (Ana) 31st May 2018. We wanted to take you behind the scenes in our Workshop. Here, Ana shows various stages of a Clarinet RePad in action. Normally this is a relatively straight forward job with modern instruments. However it still requires a good amount of skill in both the technical precision and in time management.The tuning on this instrument is excellent, and can blend very well. The clarinet is very in tune in the clarion and altimisso register, and as others have noted before, thrives in this upper range. It does run a hair sharp in the lower clarion register most notably A and G, but low E is in tune.Date: 2012-04-01 14:49. It all depends on you and what you want out of a clarinet. One setup that works for someone does not work for all. I have tried both the recital and the signature. I was only able to try one signature and wasn't crazy about the tone quality-- it had practically no "color" to it. Other signatures are probably different ...For those that persist in their musical training, exceptional professional clarinets can enrich and deepen the player's tone in remarkable ways. The Woodwind and Brasswind provides elite instruments from Buffet Crampon, Yamaha, Leblanc, Patricola, Amati, and Allora. Denis Buffet-Auger first opened his Paris workshop in 1825 and introduced his ...I did have a french stencil clarinet that only had logo on the top joint and that was barely visible. The shape of the thrill key guide on the upper joint (which I circled in blue) is different compared to pre-R13 Buffets. Hope it helps Post Edited (2022-06-16 16:24)The "sounding' notes are also called "concert" pitches. So if your conductor asks you to sound a tuning note concert Bb, you would need to play a C on your Bb clarinet. In orchestra, to sound the concert tuning pitch A, you would need to play B on your Bb clarinet. Hope this helps clear up the mystery a bit. Post Edited (2004-08-19 00:46)Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock."BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health Corporation ('Zepp' or the 'Company') (NYSE: ZEPP) today reported revenues of RMB1.1 billion (U... BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNews...Author: Bob Barnhart ★ 2017. Date: 2023-09-01 05:48. Based on all your inputs and Eric Black's review, I contacted Gleichweit and Emir Radisevic recommended the 7-1, 7-4, 8, 8-4 and 9-1 mouthpieces. I decided to request the 7-1, 7-4 and 8-4 for a test trial. Date: 2013-06-10 15:48. I've usually got a couple dozen at any given time. The current collection is as follows: Bb Clarinets: 2 x Selmer CT enhanced boehm (18/7) Selmer CT Omega enhanced boehm. Selmer RI enhanced boehm (metal) Selmer K-series (17/7) Leblanc Dynamique enhanced boehm. An instrument of this age, however, may be "high pitch"; this means it is something like A=452, nearly half a semitone higher than modern pitch. If the note you get is halfway between E and F on the piano, then probably this is a high-pitch A clarinet. (Some people on this BBoard use "high pitch" to mean an instrument built to A=442.The catalogue has lots of quality glossy pics of the whole line: Opus, Concerto, Infinite, Esprit, Pete Fountain, LL, etc. Plus a wide range of harmony clarinets including the tiny Ab sopranino. Also the special mechanism models like full Boehm, 3/4 Boehm, etc. My LL is a 3/4 Boehm (same as full Boehm without the low Eb).I don't think so. I could tell a different resonance back when I played regularly. (Just picked up a new Ridenour clarinet last month to get back into it!) I wish I could find the older Rovner Eddie Daniels II ligature. I REALLY liked that one back then! I have a Rovner Versa with the different plates, but I liked the little plastic ribs on the ... Here is every contra clarinet Leblanc made: "Old" model 340: Paperclip contrabass in Bb. Has 3 trill keys and decends to low. D or low C. This mode does not have an automatic double register vent mechanism and you need to switch between two register keys. Made from the mid 1930s to the 1950s. But in short, if you have a decent four-voice harmonization, make the soprano voice the clarinet. Your soprano line will most likely be in regularized quarter-notes or half-notes, which means you'll need to elaborate or ornament it to make a solo-type melody (I mean add passing tones, arpeggiations, different rhythms, etc.).Join the discussion on The Clarinet BBoard, a forum for clarinetists, teachers, and technicians. Share your tips, questions, and experiences on clarinet playing, …The Columbia, by the way, was made out of the same white metal as the Silva Bet. I just sawed through a post on a junker (to free a key) and went through the plating on the body as well. The student models were plated over brass. 6) In the 1930s, the Silva bet sold for $135 and up, depending on features.The modern clarinet entered its most famous period during the big-band jazz era of the 1940s. Eventually, the mellower sound and easier fingering of the saxophone replaced the clarinet in some compositions, but even today, many jazz bands feature at least one clarinet. The clarinet has also helped to inspire the invention of other instruments ...The air escapes your lungs through the opening between the mouthpiece and reed. This is a tiny opening so the velocity of the air must be high at this opening. It then enters the relatively larger mouthpiece, barrel, clarinet bore where it slows down considerably, then escapes through any open holes and/or the bell.The majority of 926 clarinets built after the '50s have the same bore size as the narrower bore B&H clarinets (Regent, Edgware, Emperor and Imperial 926 and their equivalents) and can use any French style mouthpiece as opposed to the 1010 which normally uses a 1010 specific (or Eaton Elite) mouthpiece. Chris.17 offers from $28.95. #5. Eastar Clarinet Stand Portable Detachable Holder Bracket with Storage Bag, EST-003, Black. 501. 1 offer from $19.99. #6. RANMING Clarinet Stand Black Portable Clarinet Stand, Professional Foldable Clarinet Stand,4-Leg Support Clarinet Stand,Stable and Scratch-Resistant Clarinet Stand. 2.Podcast Interview with Hachig Kazarian - Armenian-American Clarinet Player new: yousufIbarra : 1 : 2019-09-07 14:46 clarinet barrel mics new: gregsquared : 58 : 2019-09-07 14:39 Zydeco charts new: mmatisoff : 0 : 2019-04-18 03:40 Looking for a new or used amati G clarinet new: nadege : 0 : 2017-12-26 03:36 Kohlert Clarinet new:Author: NBeaty. Date: 2011-02-01 22:02. What he is referring to is the length of the facing, not symmetry. M13 (and M13 lyre) are both generally long facings and close tip openings. The 5RV is more open and a bit shorter. Many consider the 5RV (and lyre) to be easier to control and more stable than the M series mouthpieces, especially for young ...Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation.It was orginally written for violin in the early 1940s, but then it was transcribed by Copland himself in 1988 for clarinet. There is a recording of Victoria Soames playing it, and you can either order the CD from Amazon.com (which also has the Poulenc sonata!) or you can download it from the web.The Yamaha A also tunes a bit better, not a lot. The upper register blends better with the flutes, oboes, french horns. These instruments tend to go a tad bit sharp up high, maybe 442, the R13's tend to drop say from 440 to 438. Not much really, but it is noticeable. The CSVR A clarinets hold the pitch at 440.Podcast Interview with Hachig Kazarian - Armenian-American Clarinet Player new: yousufIbarra : 1 : 2019-09-07 14:46 clarinet barrel mics new: gregsquared : 58 : 2019-09-07 14:39 Zydeco charts new: mmatisoff : 0 : 2019-04-18 03:40 Looking for a new or used amati G clarinet new: nadege : 0 : 2017-12-26 03:36 Kohlert Clarinet new:The clarinet has silver plated keys and the bore is 14.6mm. My overall impression of this instrument is extremely favorable. This is the "newer" line of the Amati instruments, and it seems to be a 100% improvement over the older Amati's which had some intonation and workmanship issues.For a bass clarinet, the $3000 or whatever that Tom's cost is very inexpensive. It is possible to try his clarinets in Europe, you just have to be willing to lose the shipping and/or tax for the trial. Of course, all of this depends on how serious you are about playing the instrument.The Clarinet BBoard. I studied with Pasquale Cardillo at Boston Conservatory through the late-80's, and I've often wondered what happened to him (I'm assuming he's not around anymore, but I thought you might know). I think he suffered a stroke the year after I left the Conservatory, which would have made me his last student I think.reed and tip of mp) of about .040" (forty thousanths) while the B45 tip opening is .045". This difference. gives the 5RV a better scale and control in the altissimo. range while the B45 with a larger opening gives a slightly. fuller tone with the tradeoff being some loss of scale. (pitch) and less control in the clarion/altissimo.The Ethnic Clarinet Bulletin Board The Oboe Bulletin Board The Flute Bulletin Board The Doublers Bulletin Board The Fingering Bulletin Board (fingerings for wind instruments) The Keepers (Best of the BBoard) Look for: - Unique threads only (keywords may appear in other postings within these threads) Sort by : Search Woodwind.Org: Woodwind.Org ...José Avelino Canongia, 4th Clarinet ConcertoOrchester in Early InstrumentsSolo Clarinet: Sandra SousaConductor: Christophe DilysParis, February 2019The clarinet is more closely associated with early jazz music from the turn of the century than post 1950s jazz. It was widely used in Dixieland music, also known as hott jazz, and then became a staple of Big Band and Swing music. Popular early jazz clarinetists include Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman - known as the King of Swing.> Model 30 Bass Clarinet ca. 1970 not marked Series 9. > Model 22 Alto Clarinet ca. 1962 marked Series 9 > Model 25 basset horn ca. 1967 not marked Series 9 > Model 40 contra alto ca. 1958 not marked Series 9 > > Note that only the Bb Bass and Bb/A soprano clarinets have new > model numbers since then. The others are basically the sameSince the price being quoted was $1795 (full retail), less a $300 rental credit, we are now talking serious money (smile). This clarinet is apparently, according to the (IMO not-very helpful) Accent website, made of grenadilla wood with undercut tone holes, both of which I understand are indicia of a quality instrument.I wish to record myself playing clarinet, both audio and video. It doesn't have to be professional quality. My goals are to a) hear and observe myself a different way, and b) post vids online to supplement comments I might make here or elsewhere. I'm running Windows 10 on a PC. I have an adequate camera and microphone that connect and work.Well, it could be worse. TikTok could be suffering some gigantic data breach that exposes your account credentials and private video snippets to the world. But the alternative isn’...Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation.With Ridenour it is always fun to take the long view and look at a variety of his designs. There will always be some players who prefer Ridenour's older wooden clarinet models for Leblanc. With the Esprit, Sonata, Ambience, Infinite, Opus, Concerto and more, there's lots to choose from and compare.What a whirlwind 2020 was! When we reflect on what we have endured during the pandemic, it's been a very emotional year. It has impacted us all in so many... Edit Your Post Pu...The Clarinet Pages. Welcome to the The Clarinet Pages. I hope you will enjoy looking around the site. We have a little of something for everyone: a very active Bulletin Board, information about clarinets and associated equipment, tips, techniques, and personalized help, lists of retailers, scores, mailing lists, medical resources, MIDI files ...2) A band I play in has reconfigured the clarinet section (located on the left side of the band from the conductors view) from one where the second and third clarinets sat in the second of three rows right in front of the trumpets to a three-row arrangement with the third clarinets sitting in the same row as the trumpets.It is described to have an all new bore family and that it is inspired by an early professional clarinet the "BC20." "Introducing the new Buffet Crampon clarinet: Tradition. Featuring a new cylindrical bore design, the new clarinet harkens back to the purity of sound produced by the BC20, with a tone hole placement inspired by the Tosca design.Student Clarinet Sale. View our selection of Clarinets for sale. From student to professional models, we can help you find the band or orchestra instruments that you need.Can the Yamaha YCL-255S Bb clarinet play altissimo? Aug 9, 2022; RascherFan; Other Makes and Models. Threads 87 Messages 722. Threads 87 Messages 722. Champion Clarinet. Aug 15, 2023; BarrySachs; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Filters. Show only:Best Sellers in Clarinet Reeds. #1. Vandoren CR103 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10. 14,895. 20 offers from $23.39. #2. Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds - Reeds for Clarinet - Thinner Vamp Cut & Unfiled for Ease of Play, Traditional Blank for Clear Sound - Clarinet Reeds 2.5 Strength, 10-Pack. 9,320.The 10g does not fit in the historical line of Selmer clarinets as the 10s. The 10s is a 'real' Selmer. Compared to the CT, the 10s has a more centered tone and improved intonation. However the bore size is middle of the road and that makes the 10s not that 'special' anymore compared to the older larger bore Selmers.
Date: 2012-04-01 14:49. It all depends on you and what you want out of a clarinet. One setup that works for someone does not work for all. I have tried both the recital and the signature. I was only able to try one signature and wasn't crazy about the tone quality-- it had practically no "color" to it. Other signatures are probably different .... Ebony panty solo
Join the discussion on The Clarinet BBoard, a forum for clarinetists, teachers, and technicians. Share your tips, questions, and experiences on clarinet playing, …The Clarinet BBoard ... Phil, your comment about Tom R's clarinet design answer to the intonation at the Low E/Clarion B issue makes very good sense. DougR, you would be surprised how often I use the two extra keys. This is a special instrument. If by some long shot, I need a low C from time to time, I can borrow an instrument from Eric and ...Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation. Podcast Interview with Hachig Kazarian - Armenian-American Clarinet Player new: yousufIbarra : 1 : 2019-09-07 14:46 clarinet barrel mics new: gregsquared : 58 : 2019-09-07 14:39 Zydeco charts new: mmatisoff : 0 : 2019-04-18 03:40 Looking for a new or used amati G clarinet new: nadege : 0 : 2017-12-26 03:36 Kohlert Clarinet new: Tina : 8 : 2017 ... Date: 2016-02-22 19:13. In terms of hierarchy, I compare Buffet and Yamaha clarinets like this: Buffet - Yamaha. B12 - YCL-255. E11 - YCL-450. E13/C12 - YCL-650. R13/RC - YCL-CXII. The 650 is definitely in a league above the E11 as the E11 is an entry level wooden clarinet.Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.In this film, Mark van de Wiel introduces his instrument - the clarinet. To learn more about the clarinet visit http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instrum...The Clarinet BBoard. I'm aware that everyone will their own opinions on what are the best clarinet pads, this goes without saying. However, I've just purchased a used Leblanc Artist 45 series that's about 36 years old, grenadilla. It's in great condition but definetly needs a set of new pads, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : gold plating keys: Author: wjk Date: 2003-01-24 02:43 ... the clarinet does not play any better because of the gold plate, just looks cool. Curiouly, however, my gold plated R13 is lighter (in weight) than my ...The "Golden Era" as some call it are the Buffet clarinets from about the mid 1960's to the mid 1970's. Serial numbers - approximately (+/-) 80,000 to 165,000. Of course, excellent clarinets can be found above and below those numbers. Many think that we are now in another "Golden Age" of Buffet clarinets.Date: 2013-06-10 15:48. I've usually got a couple dozen at any given time. The current collection is as follows: Bb Clarinets: 2 x Selmer CT enhanced boehm (18/7) Selmer CT Omega enhanced boehm. Selmer RI enhanced boehm (metal) Selmer K-series (17/7) Leblanc Dynamique enhanced boehm.Date: 2012-04-01 14:49. It all depends on you and what you want out of a clarinet. One setup that works for someone does not work for all. I have tried both the recital and the signature. I was only able to try one signature and wasn't crazy about the tone quality-- it had practically no "color" to it. Other signatures are probably different ...You don't have the right emotion in dance music till you get bodies warmed up and feet moving. The emotion of the dance is a group vibe, and yes, it is contagious when it's working right. The clarinet must be in the imperative mode from the beginning; it must unmistakably say "Rise and shine; open your eyes; sleep's over; get up and dance."The Clarinet BBoard. It's a rare confession from a Buffet person (although I do not consider myself a Buffet "Mafia" person), but I've gone back to Leblanc Opus after a number of years (about 5) of playing Buffets. I'm holding a new Opus II in my lap as I write (carefully, of course) and am very impressed with its tone and intonation, etc..