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Distinguish between clarinet types
The Bb clarinet
The Bb clarinet is the most common of the common clarinet models and therefore takes a bit of the position of the VW Golf. It is, so to speak, the Volkswagen of clarinets. Thanks to its assertive and brilliant sound , the B-flat clarinet's range of uses today ranges from modern pop to intricate jazz, right up to traditional folk music. It is equally suitable as a solo instrument as well as in collaboration with several musicians. The Bb clarinet sounds in the high registers. The basic tuning, as the name suggests, is B. The pitch range of the Bb clarinet sounds from d to b''' and therefore a whole tone lower than notated. As with all other clarinet models, you can choose between a German and a French fingering system . Which type of the B-flat clarinet you ultimately choose depends, as always, on personal preferences, the player's abilities and of course a little bit on the area of use. We have put together a selection of B-flat clarinets in German and French finger style in our webshop.
The E-flat clarinet
With the Eb clarinet we have a true exotic among the common clarinet models. The E-flat clarinet is at home in the highest registers of the clarinet family and therefore sounds a fourth higher than the B-flat clarinet. Your basic mood is It . Due to its penetrating high tone, the E-flat clarinet is mainly used in orchestras, where it usually supports the flutes sounding in the high register. The pitch range sounds from g to es '''' and therefore a minor third higher than notated. As with all other clarinet models, you can choose between a German and a French fingering system . Which type of the E-flat clarinet you ultimately choose depends, as always, on personal preferences, the player's abilities and of course a little bit on the area of use.
The bass clarinet
Deep, deeper, bass clarinet! With the bass clarinet we have arrived at the largest (twice the size of a B-flat clarinet), heaviest and at the same time the deepest-sounding member of the clarinet family. The bass clarinet sounds in low B , a major ninth lower than the treble clef. Their sound pitch range goes from B' to a'' . In addition to the "French notation" in the treble clef - which is the easiest for the player to read as it applies to all clarinet models - there is also the "German notation" in the bass clef. Here the bass clarinet is notated a major second above the sound . Since the bass clarinet, like its brothers and sisters, is a transposing musical instrument, in both cases the player must transpose the notes into the corresponding key . This creates a very deep , sonorous sound that many bass clarinet players describe as velvety and warm . The bass clarinet is often used in symphony orchestras and smaller ensembles to expand the sound in the lower registers. But the deep bass foundation is also appreciated in traditional chamber music or jazz.
Visually, the bass clarinet is somewhat reminiscent of the form of a saxophone . This is ensured by the S-shaped tube , which connects the beak-shaped mouthpiece with the upper piece . The barrel, which performs this purpose in all other clarinet models, is no longer needed. At the bottom end of the bass clarinet, the cup is also slightly curved in an S shape . Its conical opening protrudes upwards almost 180 degrees and also reminds the layperson of the design of a saxophone. Just like on the saxophone, all tune holes on the bass clarinet are closed or opened with keys . This is simply because some tune holes are too far away to reach with your fingers and the openings of the holes are simply too large to close with your fingertips. Due to its physical dimensions , the bass clarinet is most often played while sitting . To do this, the player places the bass clarinet on the end pin . If you decide to play your bass clarinet standing up, you use a strap like you would with a saxophone.
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