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.Buffet, E11, B Flat Clarinet. £495.00. Sold out. Clarinets Direct offers a wide selection of used Bb Clarinets, by most of the world's major manufacturers.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.The Clarinet BBoard. Right! So, I've done it; I've been accepted into my degree program at all the schools I applied to: Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Millikin University. All are offering merit …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 ...Author: Chris P Date: 2022-12-27 03:02 Pokenerd wrote: "I think he means corners of the mouth being more back on a clarinet." Almost like an oboe embouchure - my clarinet teacher at college used and taught that sideways braced embouchure as well as a more oboe-like posture with the instrument held up (like you'd do with soprano sax).The bore is still very wide (15,2 mm). The sound of this type of clarinet was very appreciated by professionals. I have attached a fragment of the first advertisement of Fritz Wurlitzer clarinets in collaboration with Ernst Schmidt in 1937 with some early types of Schmidt-Kolbe instruments.My E-flat clarinet is a vintage Martin Freres model 1; it's a delightful performer and nicely made. The vintage Martin Freres clarinets are not voiced like the modern instruments we're all familiar with today. They tend to be small-bore instruments that are agile and responsive, making them fun to play.The New BBoard is now up! Hopefully you'll like this one better; it should load faster, and it allows searches through the old postings. I've kept the older postings around; I'll delete them as time goes on. Sorry for the temporary inconvenience; hopefully this will be a better solution. If not, we'll go back to the old system. Cheers,51. 2024-04-25 17:51. Rampone clarinet in C fingering new. Feliped80. 6. 2024-04-25 03:17. Legere French Cut Thoughts/Impression new. ClarinetRobt. 5.The Clarinet BBoard. Right! So, I've done it; I've been accepted into my degree program at all the schools I applied to: Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Millikin University. All are offering merit scholarships, and all of them really want me.Date: 2004-02-20 13:47. Clarinets: R-13 Bb, Leblanc LL A, and a Signet 100 Bb for light/outdoor duty. Mouthpieces: Greg Smith Kaspar Cicero, Vandoren M13 Lyre, Pomarico Emerald Mellow crystal. Ligatures: Harrison Gold (just broke yesterday, trying to have it repaired), Joue Jolie, and a Rover Dark for backup.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : clarinet mouthpiece refacing kit ... 0.100") won't be used when working on soprano clarinet mouthpieces so they could be left out. Post Edited (2013-06-14 04:35) Reply To Message : Re: clarinet mouthpiece refacing kit: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.A .590" bore with a big chamber open tip mouthpiece is unfocused like none other, but it's warm and jazzy with some unreal projection, if you can fill the thing up. It really felt more like an alto clarinet (which I do play a fair bit) or even an alto sax than a clarinet in the air required to play.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 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.Author: Chris P Date: 2022-12-27 03:02 Pokenerd wrote: "I think he means corners of the mouth being more back on a clarinet." Almost like an oboe embouchure - my clarinet teacher at college used and taught that sideways braced embouchure as well as a more oboe-like posture with the instrument held up (like you'd do with soprano sax).The Clarinet BBoard. I've been playing in a public school orchestra from age 10 to 25, took a 25 year break and now started playing again in a pretty well regarded orchestra. It's mixed with teachers from the school, old students and even some pro level musicians. I've noteced the other clarinet players got nice instruments, mostly Buffet.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.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.Woodwind.org is a comprehensive web site for clarinetists, with mailing lists, bulletin boards, music, research, and more. The Clarinet BBoard is one of the forums where you can discuss any clarinet-related topic with other players.The Mouthpiece is a stamped 926 mouthpiece and again in very good conditions. The case is old, and possibly original, it still functions well and comes with keys for the locks. The clarinet bears two Boosey and Hawkes ‘Imperial’ stamps. The body and bell are not stamped with a 926 stamp. B&H experts have confirmed that up to the early 50's ...Share, download and print free sheet music with the world's largest community of sheet music creators, composers, performers, music teachers, students, beginners, artists, and other musicians with over 1,500,000 digital sheet music to play, practice, learn and enjoy.No advertising of events. Those belong in the Announcements section. Send mail to [email protected] 2-3 weeks minimum before the event. I only update weekly. No mentioning of sales or offers to buy are allowed on the BBoards. Use the Classifieds. You are of course free to email privately.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 ...Date: 2022-11-29 11:25. While it's great that most USA orchestras use the curtain (blind auditions) for all rounds now, there is a catch that really makes it not a fair fight. Experience is important, of course, so many players are invited to start in either the semifinals or sometimes the final rounds.A reed question: I have played the clarinet for two years. Still a beginner but enjoy it very much and I have played other instruments before so I know and read music. I play some jazz standards along with friends on bass and guitar. Now, I am still playing with a 1 1/2 strength reed.The serial number is a unique identifier that can help you determine the age and origin of your clarinet. It is typically located on the upper joint, near the thumb rest. Some manufacturers may also include the serial number on the bell or lower joint. To identify the manufacturer based on the serial number, you can consult online databases or ...New Listing Used Yamaha YCL-450N Bb Clarinet (SN: 316565) $395.00. $22.40 shipping. Buffet Crampon E13 Clarinet Soprano Musical instrument Mouthpeace Manual Japan. $464.00. or Best Offer. Trending at $442.00. Free shipping. Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet with silver plated keys - Exc. Condition - France. $999.00.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.I am considering the idea of starting a wiki devoted to the clarinet with the editing of articles open only to this group of Klarinet BBoard-ers. For those who have not looked into wiki's they are interactive web sites that allow on-line editing and additions to the content. An example is wikipedia that is an open wiki where anyone can contribute.The clarinet also comes with its own mouthpiece and two reeds, so you will be able to play as soon as the instrument comes out of the box. As well as this, there is a screwdriver, polishing cloth and cork grease therefore allowing for easy maintenance. Specifications. Finish: Solid Ebony Body.The Clarinet BBoard. Why are keys plated? It seems like nearly every clarinet on the market has silver plated or nickel plated keys. In both instances, the plating can wear through, especially if aggressively polished, which becomes an issue especially for silver plating that's stored in a case with a rubber mouthpiece.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.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...The fact is: The clarinet shown on the pics is a very worn instrument - better to say scrap.- The same we can say about the cheap ebonite-models from ORFEO, as I wrote in my thread in Germany. But this factory (ORFEO Kiew) did some good instruments too, often used in music schools and smaller orchestras in the late Soviet Union or better in the ...playing problems: 1. Force the habit of biting (upward jaw pressure) in order to begin, control, center, or clarify the tone, especially at softer dynamics. 2.Cause difficulty in finding good reeds, make reed balance precarious and, depending on the degree or severity of askewity, can totally frustrate the.Bundy Clarinet Vintage Resonite Selmer Antique Clarinet, Perfect For Used Parts. $37.00. or Best Offer. $9.00 shipping. Selmer USA Signet Soloist Wood Clarinet, Case, Larry Combs Mouthpiece. $800.00. $33.67 shipping. Henri Selmer Paris Centered Tone B flat Clarinet and original case 1953.Date: 2004-09-30 15:08. Screw fabrication shouldn't cost more than $20. Max bench time is 30 minutes. A good machine shop could build one of these, too. Re: Leblanc Opus II. Author: Brenda Siewert. Date: 2004-09-30 15:59. I agree about the Opus, William.The Clarinet BBoard. Hello. I am a relatively new clarinet player (young). I have been playing for 6 years since 5th grade, and am currently a first chair in my Varsity band (Sophomore). Funny how the other students have R-13's with the crystal (Pomarico) mouthpiece horn setup and I'm the only non-wooden horn.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.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.I used to play a B40D for a while and the BD7 is not quite as dark, but is much easier to play. I use V12 3/3.5 on the B40D and V12 3.5/3.5+ with the B40/B40Lyre/BD7. The BD4 felt like a tighter, more direct sounding BD5 and I thought it was easier to play, more responsive, and had more color available. For testing everything in the fest, I ...To summarise, it is quite close to a 5RV Lyre over most of the curve, but with changes at either end. The BD is shorter, with the opening of the curve going to zero more abruptly beyond 15mm from the tip, and it has a stronger curvature just 2-3mm from the tip with the curve flaring more open quite suddenly.RESERVE EVOLUTION Bb CLARINET MARBLE MOUTHPIECE. FROM $145.99. Stay confident and calm with the most precisely manufactured Bb clarinet mouthpieces in the world. Browse a variety of high-quality Bb clarinet mouthpieces on our website.The left hand low E/F# pinkie keys are Buffet style (fit into a hole). The register key is also Buffet style. 2. Andre Chabot, same style left pinkie keys, but strange register key. Shiny finish on the keywork. 3. Brittany, Selmer underneath lever left hand pinkie keys, but the same strange register key of #2. 4.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."That would be a question for the folks on the Oboe BBoard. I know, having a son who is a trumpet player, that brass players do think about tongue position as a component of range, which is essentially how it was brought up in my own clarinet training. To ask "Why does the Clarinet require such a high voicing and/or tongue position?"It also has a pocket on the front for music, and adjustable straps, you can either wear it ovewr the shoulder, or as a rucksack (which makes me look like a tortoise, but no matter!!). It's black on the outside, but has different coloured linings, mine's burgundy, but my friend has a lovely emerald green one!!1) I understand that for keys, it seems silver is better than nickel. 2) I also totally buy that for clarinet bodies, hard rubber is better than wood. I understand that is a matter of some controversy, but I am not alone. 3) I read here that silver is incompatible with rubber. 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. 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 ...Qty: 10 reeds BRIO clarinet reeds are expertly crafted to blend our cane's vibrant and responsive personality with our design's purpose—more comfort, more resonance, better sound. BRIO's flexible tip architecture provides impeccable response, improved control within the all important 0-30mph range of the clarinet playing experience. But due to BRIO's cane-density, you'll also experience ...They are both marvelous, with a price of around $235. maybe a bit less wholesale. I'll bet few folks on this board even knoow they exist, Ted Johnson studied with Stowell as a native of Oak Park, IL and played in the Cleveland Orch. for about a zillion years. He has been making these for a few years now in retirement.For exemple , the symphony pathetique of Tchaikovsky is written in B Minor . The clarinet in A have 1 bemol in the First Movment but if you transpose in Bb , you got 4 # . So , you can be the best clarinet player , the linearity of the sound can not be the same like a A flat . The A flat have a better sound of the Bb flat in this case .It's just different. I haven't recorded or played the Odyssee in the concert setting yet. So it's hard to tell if it will replace my other clarinets. One thing is absolutely clear. The Odyssee is my favorite clarinet for practicing. A new toy! Vytas Krass Professional clarinet technician Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker Former professional ...The best A clarinet I have ever played was a 104,xxx instrument that a student has. It played like a Bb clarinet and just didn’t spread like most A clarinets tend to. My 134,xxx A clarinet is almost as good, but that old 104,xxx is special. Resonance without effort.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.The Clarinet BBoard. After years on Vandoren Classic and some unsuccessful trials with different "V"-type reeds. I've finally switched my reed brand. It's not that I dislike the general cut and responsiveness of a Vandoren Classic reed (I used to play the 2.5 on a Viotto B3 Mouthpiece), I've just had enough with 3-5 reeds in a box of 10 ending ...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...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.I have a fall 1985 "Clarinetwork," and there is an ad for new and reconditioned clarinets. Here's an excerpt. New. Noblet Artist 45 Bb $395. Selmer Bb Series 10S $695. Reconditioned. Buffet S-1 Bb, #125000 series $525. Buffet R13 Bb, #195000 series $550. Buffet R13 Bb, #23000 series $450.Hence I see easy access, diagrammatic guides to clarinet nomenclature on the forum, as offering a great aid , both before posing a question and then in the matter of understanding the responses. Like I said at the beginning.... Just things I'd like to see . Julian Griffiths Tel. 34 696 798 853The left hand low E/F# pinkie keys are Buffet style (fit into a hole). The register key is also Buffet style. 2. Andre Chabot, same style left pinkie keys, but strange register key. Shiny finish on the keywork. 3. Brittany, Selmer underneath lever left hand pinkie keys, but the same strange register key of #2. 4.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.Date. Malerne Standard in A- worth getting? new. m1964. 2024-04-21 21:40. Rampone clarinet in C fingering new. Feliped80. 2024-04-21 13:56. Re: Rampone clarinet in C fingering new. Dibbs.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 ...If you want to see a bunch of people fight over whether this video of Michael Lowenstern soaking a barrel in oil for 7 months and then sawing it in half to look at the wood gives us …The barrel is slightly shaped/curved like J-Lo (narrower at top, wider towards the bottom). Wood throughout the clarinet is straight grained, glass-smooth inside and out. The bell is ringless and has a thumb-wide smoothly-notched groove around the inside (just under where the LJ tenon slips in). All cork was in shape and well-fitted.The clarinet bboard is a resource more than maker of product. And it has no competition to speak of. It only stays afloat due to the 30 year dedication of one man whose niche market simply doesn't command the audience, and commensurate financial worth of a Facebook, for example.The Clarinet BBoard. A little background on me: I'm currently a mechanical engineering student who's been clarinet for over 10 years who also plays saxophone. Lately, I've been really into learning about clarinet history, the different systems, keys, etc.I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other sites and tools to store and ...Clarion Timbre on Bass Clarinet. Author: Klarnt. Date: 2022-12-30 22:19. I'm not very happy with the tone I produce in the Clarion register on the Bass Clarinet. My upper Clarion sounds like a Saxophone while my lower Clarion sounds very electric. For most of the Chalumeau register I get a very full & powerful sound, which I like, and I wish ...A "standard" "Klose-Boehm" clarinet would be a 17/6, with seventeen touchpieces and six rings. The "whitebread" 17/6 probably covers well over 95% of the French style clarinets currently in circulation. The most common extra key these days is the left hand Ab/Eb lever, which would bump this designation up to an 18/6.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : Best Selmer Clarinet ... instrument, one must be willing to change the mouthpiece and reed setup. This is especially true now that the Boehm clarinet market includes such a wide variety of bore sizes and tapers ...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.The only recording that I've ever come across (but do not own) of the Bozza Clarinet Concerto was by Dimitri Ashkenazy, with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Nott (Pan 510107). Check Colin Bradbury's discography; he may have recorded solo with piano.Feb 6, 2012 · The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30374 : Author: Max S-D Date: 2022-09-21 20:59 I think the thing to remember is that all of the clarinet parts have to be played well. Having strong players on each part is a way to make sure that gets done and then the conductor can "reward" the strong players who takes the 3rd clarinet part with some fun solos on the Eb clarinet.2. Pascual Martínez Forteza: Acting Associate Principal: University of Southern California. Boston Symphony Orchestra. 3. William R. Hudgins: Principal Clarinet: Boston University School for the Arts. 4. Thomas Martin: Associate Principal Clarinet and E Flat: Eastman School of Music. Philadelphia Orchestra.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.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 …
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The Clarinet BBoard. Just finished a complete restoration on an amazing Conn 444N Bb clarinet. My research indicated that the pre WWII 444N's were the best made. This particular one was manufactured in early 1941 and has the big fat sound and superb intonation and the tuning is excellent using a Legere Signature 2 1/2, Rovner dark ligature, and ...Date: 2018-01-03 19:00. The Opus and Concerto models did make a few converts at the pro level. Today a great Leblanc Bb and A soprano pro level pair, with each selling between $3000 and $3800, might do even better if the quality control was tight and the basic set-up at least got the pads to seal.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 ...8. DAddario Woodwinds Bb-Clarinet Reserve Evo 10E M. $134. Compare. 1. Wurlitzer Bb- Clarinet F 3WZ. $199. Compare. Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet For French reeds, Boehm wide bore (15 mm), Facing length: 22 mm, Tip opening: 1.15 mm, For wooden reeds, Recommended reeds: D'Addario, Leuthner french, Pilgerstorfer french, Vandoren V12. 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 ... Whether or not to use bore oil at all is a hotly-debated topic among clarinetists. If you want to see a bunch of people fight over whether this video of Michael Lowenstern soaking a barrel in oil for 7 months and then sawing it in half to look at the wood gives us any useful information, check out this clarinet bboard thread from 2018.Clearly some passionate …To summarise, it is quite close to a 5RV Lyre over most of the curve, but with changes at either end. The BD is shorter, with the opening of the curve going to zero more abruptly beyond 15mm from the tip, and it has a stronger curvature just 2-3mm from the tip with the curve flaring more open quite suddenly.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)As "ClarinetMike," Michael Dean writes for his noted and widely-read "ClarinetMike Blog," clarinetmike.wordpress.com. The clarinet blog has been read in 150 countries on 6 continents. A recent Google Search listed his blog as the #1 clarinet blog in the world. He's also published articles in print journals such as WINDPLAYER, Southwestern ...Even though they're made of a molded plastic, it's a good-quality plastic that works a lot like hard rubber when refaced. I've made some of my best bass clarinet mouthpieces out of inexpensive Yamaha 4C, 5C and 6C 'blanks' (the original facing number doesn't matter since I completely change the facing anyway).Mendini by Cecilio B Flat Beginner Clarinet with 2 Barrels, Case, Stand, Book, 10 Reeds, and Mouthpiece - Bb Student Clarinet Set, Wind & Woodwind Musical Instruments, Sky Blue Clarinet 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,081The Clarinet BBoard. I have a Selmer A clarinet with a 3xxx serial #--"Brevete SGDG" stamped on the top joint--means patent pending, more or less--and made in the 1930s or so. Great sound, wood in good shape--BUT the ring keys on both joints are totally worn, makes playing a chore, and it's become clear that getting spare parts is hopeless.Clarinets Direct offers high quality, often reconditioned, clarinets and saxophones.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.It also has a pocket on the front for music, and adjustable straps, you can either wear it ovewr the shoulder, or as a rucksack (which makes me look like a tortoise, but no matter!!). It's black on the outside, but has different coloured linings, mine's burgundy, but my friend has a lovely emerald green one!!Author: mw Date: 2004-03-26 20:56 Congrats on being a Finalist. I understand it's a prerequisite to winning most jobs. Clarinerd - not to step on this Thread, but I'd love to hear - possibly in a separate Thread - what your preparation (& practice regimen) has been for an Audition like the one held in Buffalo.The Clarinet BBoard. I had the opportunity to play about 20 minutes on the new Buffet Divine and it is a wonderful horn. I have to say that I am not a fan of the Prestige and Tosca models which play too bright for me. In addition I am currently noodling away on a Buffet Vintage (that's the model called Vintage, not a classic, old horn).I have new clarinet fever but limited funds at the moment. I would love to try out some of the newer models (Yamaha CSVR or Backun Q or F), in addition to the higher end Buffets, but can't justify the cost right now. I play in two community bands, one quite good, and a clarinet choir, and wouldn't rule out joining a community orchestra in the ....