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 BBoard. Hello! I’m currently writing a PhD Thesis on Boosey & Hawkes clarinets. I’m especially interested (unsurprisingly!) in the 1010 models. a) Anyone who has played 1010s and would like to tell me about their experiences of them. b) Anyone who owns a 1010 or a pair of 1010s.Well-designed. Cons. A bit pricey for beginners. 2. Yamaha YCL-255 Beginner Clarinet. If you're a beginner and the previous Yamaha model has intimidated you a little, we have a perfect clarinet for you. The Yamaha YCL-255 is one of the best clarinets for beginners and intermediate students.Hell, I used one tonight; we're doing In To The Woods, and I got shanghaied into playing the weird clarinet part which switches to A clarinet for no apparent reason (i.e., it doesn't use the extended range, and the key isn't that extreme). I'm going to have to buy a double stand, since I gave my little folding pegs away to young clarinet players over the past fifteen years.Product Description. Premium Student Bb Clarinet. Buffet Crampon reaffirms its position as a market leader by bringing out a totally fresh student clarinet family. Stressing accessibility and reliability, their Premium family of clarinets are for beginners on a budget who want to take part in the Buffet Crampon universe right from the start ...The 1/2 apparently was used for the clarinet with Eb lever for the R13. The R14 was a clarinet with 17 keys and 7 rings which was a clarinet with the Eb lever + a ring for the third finger to facilitate the G# passages. The R16 was a 19 key 7 Rings clarinet articulated G#, + Eb lever and Forked Bb.FREE PDF SHEET MUSIC. Welcome to the Clarinet Institute Sheet Music Archives. One of our services to the music community is the retrieval of out of print and donated classical sheet music and putting it online FREE for the public. We also publish a large catalog of our own arrangements. They can also be found here.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.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.Author: Joseph Brenner, Jr. Date: 1999-11-22 02:40 FYI: Portnoy is a student of Daniel Bonade. When Hans Moennig became dissatisfied with the quality of clarinets he was receiving from Buffet Crampon et cie, he dispatched Portnoy to Mantes, France, to read Buffet the riot act--"Either stop your fooling around with barrel and bore dimensions or I start buying from somebody else!"A very uncommon type of clarinet is the Basset Clarinet. Basset clarinets feature extra keys so that lower notes can be played on a soprano-sized clarinet. The most common basset clarinet is in A, but there are also versions in C, Bb, and most rarely, G. You can also get Basset horns which are also considered clarinets.5. Brad Behn does have an extensive CNC machinery complex for creating "his own blanks" for his Sono and Epic line of mouthpieces. He has, however, recently formed a subsidiary company to produce an "in house" line of clarinet mouthpieces which he calls the Prescott line. Brad has assured me that the Prescott is a completely finished, ready to ...This clarinet might very well be worth fixing up. The Carl Fischer company did not actually make instruments, they contracted with several clarinet makers over the years to stencil them with the Carl Fischer name. Some of them were very good horns indeed. Depending on the details of the business arrangement, the makers name was sometimes on the ...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 ...Irrevocable trusts are an excellent tool for estate planning, especially for grantors who want to reduce their taxable estates. But they must designate them as irrevocable and choo...Apr 22, 2022 · Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message. Date: 2007-09-21 17:47. Forget clarinet in marching band. If you're in marching band because it's mandatory, then be the drum major, or a baton twirler, or wave a flag, or schlep the equipment, or something like that. Alternatively: marching band would be a good way to start on saxophone. Reply To Message.honestly if you are set on alto or contra pick the one you like the sound of best. (i like them all) I typically play bass clarinet. On a little side note and others may have seen this: Alot of the time the alto clarinet music either doubles the 3rd clarinet or the Bass clarinet. Bobby Bobby M. McClellan Flowood, MS51. 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. 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 ... The Clarinet Composition/Composers Database. Discography (in progress) The Clarinet Bulletin Board. 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) 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 ...Clarinets Direct offers high quality, often reconditioned, clarinets and saxophones.The plastic Artleys had a wood-like finish to them. Have a close look at the ends of the tenons, the insides of the sockets and the bore to be sure as plastic instruments will be uniformly smooth and shiny whereas wooden clarinets will have exposed wood grain showing in these areas. The only model number I can find with 8S in it is the 28S ...Cost of Pad is Additional ($2.75 - $12.75 each) $13.00. Adjustment - No Pads. We recommend restoring proper alignment and seating of pads and keys, while also adjusting springs as needed. We will replace necessary felts and key corks. This service does not include the tenon corks, dents, cracks, or solder work.Bushmills, in Northern Ireland, is known for the famous whiskey distillery of the same name in the town. But there's more to it than that. In Northern Ireland nothing says cozy lik...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.Short explanation: the waxing is done by rubbing the cork liberally (moderately aggressive) with paraffin, then heat over an open flame - allow to cool. Repeat the process until the cork is thoroughly waxed. All the pores should be filled in with wax. Then use a small amount of cork grease.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 ...The current cases dating from the late '90s are made of vacuum formed hard black plastic with a black lining. I've a feeling the '135' (and the '8' above that) is the model number which is stamped on the front above the throat A key, and not the serial number. Former oboe finisher. Howarth of London. 1998 - 2010.In this video, we're taking a look at the Vandoren VK1 synthetic clarinet reed. Is it really the latest and greatest in synthetic clarinet reeds? We'll find ...Buffet R13 A Clarinet for $200. Can't believe my luck! As the title says, I scored a Buffet R13 A clarinet from an antique store for $200. The seller swore up and down that it was a fake because "the logo isn't right." I don't think they realize that Buffet changed their logo. I am 100% certain that this is a legit Buffet.(Really!) They might still have a limited-run of a wonderful discontinued clarinet available (Speranza) - a real pro horn going for $750 - brand spanking new! I own and play top-of-the-line Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, and Yamaha Clarinets, and recently added a Ridenour Libertas Clarinet. That horn is a wonderful clarinet! Ken Jarczyk Woodwinds ...Going back to the early days of New Orleans jazz, Johnny Dodds played a small-bore Albert system clarinet in bands with loud trumpet and trombone sidekicks, and you could hear him just fine. Today, Andy Firth (mentioned by Donald) easily makes himself heard on a small bore, very laid back design Buffet Tradition model.The message you requested could not be found. For assistance contact an administrator of this phorumm1964. 4. 2024-04-23 01:04. Trying to date Leblanc bass clarinet. Jaysne. 15. 2024-04-23 00:12. Picking A School. Reese Oller.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 ...Date: 2017-02-12 00:24. Attachment: 1955 11 Martin Freres ad 1.jpg (124k) Attachment: 1960 LaMonte ad 1.jpg (123k) Looking at the current Martin Freres web site, it seems they're wont to "gild the lily" regarding the vintage Martin Freres instruments. Trade advertising shows that by 1955, the La Monte was their entry level model.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.Players want the 1960's vintage era Buffet clarinet sound. Well Yamaha is really close is some ways if not dead on with the CSG111's, the German horns, but these old Buffet 1960s had their issues. They are surely overrated. Finding a great 1960's horn was and is pretty hard, so I really like how close the CSVR's are.The Clarinet BBoard. I was given an old Selmer Paris Brevete clarinet, it has a serial number of A1310. I would guess it was made prior to the 1920's. Being a saxophone player I know nothing about old clarinets so I am here seeking information from you very knowledgable clarinetists. What I need to know: 1. 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: 2023-09-21 09:53. This topic was not intended as a dumping ground for people's grievances with the forum, nor was I implying any criticism of the forum when I wrote what I wrote . The topic title was "Clarinet nomenclature " not "Let's bicker and gripe". Julian Griffiths. Tel. 34 696 798 853.The Clarinet BBoard. For all teachers out there. I have tried the new Hanson clarinets that are being manufactured in England. They have hard rubber bodies machined of course. Good solid keywork and are padded up with Pisoni double bladder pads and come in a backpack style case.The 1010's have gotten a bit of press on the bb recently, but not the Imperial 926. I am looking a a clarinet that has neither number on the horn itself, but is wearing a B&H 926 mouthpiece. The clarinet is marked Imperial, and has the unusual rimless bell and smooth (not ribbed) tenon rings. The pictures of 1010's that I've seen all had 1010 ...Author: Brenda. Date: 2004-11-25 11:21. Peter Hadcock's book "The Working Clarinetist - Master Classes" contains commentaries on all the mentioned excerpts except Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. I've used his suggestions for "Capriccio Espagnol", Borodin's "Prince Igor", Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and Kodaly's "Dances of Galanta" and found ...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.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.Hell, I used one tonight; we're doing In To The Woods, and I got shanghaied into playing the weird clarinet part which switches to A clarinet for no apparent reason (i.e., it doesn't use the extended range, and the key isn't that extreme). I'm going to have to buy a double stand, since I gave my little folding pegs away to young clarinet players over the past fifteen years.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 : The 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.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.These notes can be difficult to play with a clear, centered sound due to the complex harmonic structure of the clarinet's sound waves. By using resonance fingerings, the player can eliminate certain overtones and emphasize others, resulting in a more focused sound. One common resonance fingering on the clarinet is the "throat tone" fingering.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.paulwl Discussion starter. 7297 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Dec 3, 2003. I recently signed onto the Clarinet BBoard at www.woodwind.org to ask advice about a metal Selmer clarinet I'm having trouble with. I was pleased to find quite a bit of helpful and friendly advice, freely given to a newbie. While there, I happened in on another discussion.The Presence has lost its first battle against the Limite. The smaller key rings of the Buffet Limite were very attractive while touting the same response and a perfect amount of resistance. The winner of the 2018 clarinet battle is the Buffet Crampon Limite! Like any good ending, theres always something missing.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: 30375 :The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1805 : Last Post: 2024-01-24 02:51: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14225 : Last Post: 2023-12-20 09:53: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30371 :The Clarinet BBoard. Has anyone ever noticed how weaker players tend to be put on the second and third clarinet parts by band conductors in high school and non-music faculty bands? And then they are always telling the second and third clarinets to play out, or that those parts are weak.Date: 2022-11-22 18:57. Schreiber also made Buffet E11 clarinets in the key of A, thereby making A clarinets more affordable and accessible to players who couldn't stretch to a pro level A clarinet for orchestral use (just as B&H made Edgware A clarinets which the E11 is the successor of after B&H ceased clarinet production).The R14 was a clarinet with 17 keys and 7 rings which was a clarinet with the Eb lever + a ring for the third finger to facilitate the G# passages. The R16 was a 19 key 7 Rings clarinet articulated G#, + Eb lever and Forked Bb. The R16 3/4 was a 20 keys 7 rings clarinet With all the feature from the R16 + low Eb key.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...Author: stevesklar Date: 2023-11-25 18:05 Attachment: ClarinetBBoard_tonehole.jpg (305k) I have a spreadsheet full of measurements (see excerpt attachment) from tone hole locations from the top of the joint to include the overcut and central cylinder (for instruments with overcut).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.It's got a bunch of problems and bass clarinet isn't my primary instrument. I would have waited a bit to see if Quinn had something a bit better. I also know that Kessler Music has a decent new bass clarinet that has range to low C and costs $2K. Yes, I'm the Artist Formerly Known as Saxpics.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 1/2 apparently was used for the clarinet with Eb lever for the R13. The R14 was a clarinet with 17 keys and 7 rings which was a clarinet with the Eb lever + a ring for the third finger to facilitate the G# passages. The R16 was a 19 key 7 Rings clarinet articulated G#, + Eb lever and Forked Bb.The Clarinet BBoard. I was given an old Selmer Paris Brevete clarinet, it has a serial number of A1310. I would guess it was made prior to the 1920's. Being a saxophone player I know nothing about old clarinets so I am here seeking information from you very knowledgable clarinetists. What I need to know: 1.Divertimento for Brass and Percussion. Karel Husa. Music for Prague 1968. Karel Husa. Apotheosis of the Earth. Karel Husa (Husa views this as his best work for band) Country Band March. Charles Ives. William Byrd Suite.Measure the Upper Joint (top/bottom) Bore & have clarinet in front of you or make note of the Upper Joint's alternate Bb (BIS) key as the Yamaha pro models have a different key design as opposed to Intermediate (Model 32, 34 & 52). Call Yamaha in CA @ (714) 522-9011. Ask for Woodwind Support - they have 2 or 3 very knowledgable w/w techs.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 ...The Clarinet BBoard. Noticed some weird keys on Selmer Centered Tones, what was the purpose and the effect. It's a "full boehm" clarinet. These aren't very popular these days. These links might help you: That's not a full Boehm as full Boehms (Selmer's model 808 or with N.8 spec keywork) have 20 keys and 7 rings with the range to low Eb (see ...Date: 2012-11-27 14:47. The most open clarinets I've played are the selmers 9 and 10 series. If you don't mind a used one the 10G is very open. If $ isn't an issue check out the new Selmers. They run around $2500 and up. The series 10's, mainly the 10G can be found on ebay for $500 to $700 or so.Schumann published them alternatively for clarinet or cello, and there are many very fine cello performances -- maybe more than there are on clarinet. They are written for A clarinet, but the first piece in particular is often transposed on Bb, to avoid a single nasty slur -- the one from top line F up to C# and then down to C.This clarinet might very well be worth fixing up. The Carl Fischer company did not actually make instruments, they contracted with several clarinet makers over the years to stencil them with the Carl Fischer name. Some of them were very good horns indeed. Depending on the details of the business arrangement, the makers name was sometimes on the ...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...1. Narrow throat, gentle A-Frame, moderate baffle swoop. These are the most common, and often had 7 1/2 on the side. And the good news is that these have the best potential. 2. Wide A-Frame throat, high baffle - hybrid design employing a French mouthpiece external shape with German mouthpiece internals.The Clarinet BBoard. Although it's late afternoon in my playing career I've decided that I'd like to play on something other than my Yamaha 221 and step up to a "professional" horn — without spending $10,000 or more. My idea is to find an old Selmer Low Eb bass and have it brought up to acceptable playing condition.Also keep in mind the following items: 1) Buffet is a clarinet designer not a mouthpiece designer. 2) Advanced and pro players are going to pick a mouthpiece that suits them and that will differe from player to player so there is little point in putting a good mouthpiece in it that in the end the purchaser will discard.Author: JMason Date: 2019-02-20 07:15 I have the barrel you are asking about. This is from another post about tuning problems: I am 66 years old and I play in two different venues;church where the piano is tuned to 440 and most of the time feels like 50 degrees; second a jazz band where the sax player always plays sharp 442 or 443 and won't change so everyone else just tunes to what he is ...For the past few days, the Clarinet BBoard at woodwind.org has seemingly been deleted in its entirety including all past discussions. Does anyone know what’s going on with this? I am hoping it is just some kind of extended maintenance. Edit: …Bb Tone Clarinet for Beginners, 17 Keys Student Level Bakelite Clarinet Woodwind Band and Orchestra Musical Instruments with Reeds,Case,Cleaning Cloth,Screwdriver for Kids, Adults, Beginners(black) 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. $124.69 $ 124. 69. FREE delivery Fri, Sep 15 . Or fastest delivery Thu, Sep 14 .5. Brad Behn does have an extensive CNC machinery complex for creating "his own blanks" for his Sono and Epic line of mouthpieces. He has, however, recently formed a subsidiary company to produce an "in house" line of clarinet mouthpieces which he calls the Prescott line. Brad has assured me that the Prescott is a completely finished, ready to ...On Facebook there are several clarinet forums, including Clarinetists' Advanced Chat, The Clarinet Blog, Clarinet Equipment, and one dedicated to the memory of Ralph McLane and Harold Wright. Reply To Message. Re: Other clarinet forums. Author: Fuzzy. Date: 2021-01-13 08:00.
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3781 posts · Joined 2000. #16 · Mar 28, 2008. I found a lot of interesting stuff on the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Web site too. If you're into vintage hardware, and who isn't, our own Steve Sklar's ClarinetPerfection.com has a lot of info. There's not much in the way of a forum or discussion, but some very interesting reading.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. 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.Additionally, R. M. Longyear, in his article Clarinet Sonorities in Early Romantic Music (The Musical Times/April, 1983) in writing about the harsh sound and limitations of the C clarinet says that, "The last major composers to write for the clarinet in C were Liszt (Les preludes, Faust Symphony, Coronation Mass), Smetana (Vltava, Sarka), and ...The smartphone revolution has already largely taken place, and Google is doing fine. One of the questions as mobile internet usage started to grow was whether the advertising reven...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 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.(Really!) They might still have a limited-run of a wonderful discontinued clarinet available (Speranza) - a real pro horn going for $750 - brand spanking new! I own and play top-of-the-line Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, and Yamaha Clarinets, and recently added a Ridenour Libertas Clarinet. That horn is a wonderful clarinet! Ken Jarczyk Woodwinds ...The Clarinet BBoard. I recently sent two selmer mouthpieces to Brad Behn to be refaced. One was an HS*, the other an "S"=both mouthpieces had facings on the table in an oval. Both sound very good, but I prefer the "S" mouthpiece to the HS*. I have heard and read that the HS* is a fine mouthpiece, and a mouthpiece that many who do custom ...I've added them to several clarinets that never originally had them, but it's far more costly to do that compared to clarinets already fitted with them at the factory. 1 - Selmer Signet 100. 2 - Yamaha YCL-631. 3 - Masspacher (Couesnon) C clarinet (also added the LH3 forked Eb/Bb) 4 - Ridenour C and Yamaha YCL-24.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.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.com This is the place to ask questions about all sorts of clarinet-related mysteries, and discussions about Clarinet Shaped Objects (CSO). 12286 Posts. 1698 Topics. Last post by XXXVIIkt. in Great reading too XXXVII... on Today at 12:26:53 AM. Make and Model lists and research. This is the repository of our best research threads on this forum. Hi Bob, It gives more body to the sound while keeping tonal range full, not cutting off highs. Sure it’s more resistant than stock but not as much as Backuns, somewhere half-way. As for “fast dynamics”, it makes pads clamp like you’re playing a brand new clarinet. On/off feeling of pad down/pad up, something like this.The Clarinet BBoard. I need to tighten a loose pillar on a wooden B & H Emperor clarinet. It is the upper pillar (with spring) accommadating the F# alternate key (lower joint). The problem is that although the pillar is loose it will not unscrew. It spins with little pressure both clockwise and anti-clockwise..