clarinet

Hello, knowledgable folks. My son is a freshman in high school, playing in an honors (higher level) band. His private instructor recommended this specific mouthpiece as an upgrade from the Vandoren B45. He said he has ordered it from someone in New Zealand in the past, but I can't find the...

I've been reading everything I can about the CE and SE series of Yamaha clarinets. According to the Yamaha web site: "The CS series has a shorter and narrower inner bore taper followed by a longer straight section which allows the clarinet to deliver a straight, concentrated and clear tone. The...

How do I go about finding violinists, cellist, and/or pianists who play at my level (intermediate), i.e., want to play classical, i.e chamber, classical, romantic, etc. with other musicians.

Hi! I just bought this, I'll try to overhaul it and give it to a flute-playing relative as a Christmas gift. But whatever, do you have any info? I've been searching and it looks like Carl Fischer imported clarinets under his brand, some were good and others not so much...

Hello, My name is Marty Matisoff. I started playing the clarinet again after a 43-year hiatus. I was surprised to learn just how strong muscle memory is. I'm looking forward to the day when I can play in a trio or an ensemble.

I have just bought a Boosey & Hawkes Emperor clarinet in a charity shop. I got it serviced in a shop near where I live. I recognised the wood as African Blackwood before I bought it (I used to be a flute maker) and the shop claimed that the clarinet is also at least 63 years old with sterling...

Hey guys :) I didn't see this addressed anywhere, so I'll ask. Are there any good quality cheap Eb clarinets around? I've seen a few companies like Band Director's Choice, Paolo Mark, Barrington, and several unbranded, which I assume I should stay away from. It'd be my first Eb, (I play Bass...

Hi! I just purchased a new clarinet, a wooden one this time. Problem is I don't know the brand and I've never heard of it before. I'm a regular lurker here and i know you guys can help me hehe It's a Bb clarinet, branded "International Musical Chicago Instrument Corp"...

Hi guys :) so I bought Accent's low C model, the BC742C, and the instrument itself seems awesome. Great intonation, tone, etc, but like most, also seems to need a couple adjustments out of the box. I was hoping you guys could help me figure some out. 1. The middle F# (just first finger) is...

Hi guys :) so I bought Accent's low C model, the BC742C, and the instrument itself seems awesome. Great intonation, tone, etc, but like most, also seems to need a couple adjustments out of the box. I was hoping you guys could help me figure some out. 1. The middle F# (just first finger) is...

Last year for my birthday, my husband wanted to buy me a cover for my clarinet case. This was not as simple as he'd hoped because there were very few clarinet case covers that supposedly fit my Buffet double clarinet attaché case. There are very few pics of double case covers and none show the...

Hi all, I've currently got a year left until i start doing auditions for various things. Im trying to find a piece that will demonstrate a lot of skill although I'm finding it hard to find one. Im looking for a piece thats above grade 8 standard could anyone point me in the right direction. It...

Ok, so I just got a new clarinet stand about an hour ago, and it is a Konig and Meyer clarinet stand labeled as clarinet stand 15222. I am not able to fit into my clarinet case. My clarinet is a Yamaha YCL-250n. The only way I can put it in is if i take the bell, put the stand inside it, and put...

Hello, everyone! So I've been playing soprano clarinet for 2 and a half years now, and I'm pretty serious about it. I'm in 8th grade and the first chair at my school. I've done well in All-region competitions (2nd chair in my region), and currently play a used Buffet R13. However, my private...

Hi there, I'v been playing tenor and soprano saxophone for a few years. I delved into bass clarinet less than two years ago but haven't practiced it much. Recently I started playing clarinet methodically (with my woodwind instructor) and I'm hoping to grow in this new path. I have a Signet...

Hello all, My daughter is in her 3rd year playing clarinet and absolutely loves it! I've read many great posts here and others to identify quality upgrades from her plastic Vito. I somewhat impulsively purchased (online) what appears to be a really clean Selmer Signet Special for around...

Hi, I'm a french researcher working on the acoustics of musical instruments. I'm developing a new range of clarinet mouthpieces with a groundbreaking acoustics. The goal of this project is to finally achieve the personalization of each mouthpiece: each mouthpiece will be unique. Could you help...

I have a question I would like to ask the smart people here on WF. I'm buying a new clarinet- upgrading from a plastic Buescher model I've had since 6th grade to a Buffet R13, and while shopping around I've noticed that many Buffet clarinets labelled as 'vintage' or 'pre-R13' are much cheaper...

Hi all, I've recently decided to take up the clarinet. I'm an avid jazz drummer and guitarist and have been playing both for fifteen years, but it's time for a new challenge! Although I'm hoping to teach myself as far as is possible, I intend to take a few lessons every now and then to try and...

Hi, I would like to obtain new clarinet and mouthpiece to perform free jazz AND classical music. I play Buffet E11. Looking for something that would have classical sound but much more better versatility (jumping from through registers, when you don't need to care for brake so much). What...