The other Uebel clarinet that comes in Bb and A, is the Advantage, which is a little more free blowing than the Superior but also slightly less German in sound. There is a Superior Eb clarinet that is about to be released, but we don't have an exact release date from the manufacturer quite yet.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).The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | ... Date: 2017-08-30 00:56 Clarinet music by this still active composer deserves more attention from players looking for something modern but accessible. Delanoff was a professional clarinetist in orchestras in Munich, Germany ...The Clarinet BBoard. From my last post about the barrel for my Full Boehm I'll quickly sum up whats going on. I picked a 17/6 U99XX series 10 on Ebay for a decent if not great price. Now with the 'B' barrel on my Full Boehm X6295, …The Clarinet BBoard. My band director finally got some mouthpieces for us to try! Over the next few days i will be posting my impressions of the three mouthpieces i will be trying, a Vandoren b40 lyre 13 series, an m30 13 series and a b45 13 series and comparing them to my 5rv lyre and b45.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: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 ...What's worse, there were others who piled on with "amens", basically eating it up and asking for seconds. In other words, parts of this board are potentially harmful to …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.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. 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. 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 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. 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. Hi. Im new in the forum. Long time no play clarinet (amateur) I recently buy a clarinet and repair it. All new corks etc. Im experimenting with SILICONE GREASE, totally inert grease, (same I use to lubricate my scuba diving regulators, because it not affect rubber)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.Got 2 sample reeds, one Exclusive for Bb clarinet (#4) and one Jazz for Tenor (#3). Haven't yet tried the tenor one, but I really liked the Exclusive. Compared it side by side to Vandoren V21 #4 (my current regular reed in some 90% of Bb/ A playing situations). It feels different, but on par in terms of quality.Author: EBC Date: 2012-06-12 02:57 This may be slightly off-topic, but I used Buffet-Crampon's search function to find my clarinets by serial number, and while my B flat is listed, my A is not.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.The SoFi credit card is an excellent no-annual-fee card offering unlimited 2% cash-back for those who are already using SoFi services. We may be compensated when you click on produ...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.Author: Terry Stibal. Date: 2004-12-01 17:15. The early synthetic clarinets were made of a mixture containing natural rubber, sulphur (for the vulcanization aspect), carbon black (for the color) and lead (for God alone knows what reason; back in the day, there was added lead in a lot of industrial products).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 ...73e Concours de Genève - International Music CompetitionCLARINET SEMI-FINAL ROUND 2018 Mr. Carlos FERREIRA, 24 years old, Portugal W.A. Mozart, Quintet for c...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.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.Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, the time of the week wh...The 444N (medallion bell model) came out in the early 30s and was advertised as a total redesign to state-of-the-art tuning and machining standards. There was more refined keywork and action, improved intonation, and features like post locks and set screws. 444N was the standard 17/6 Boehm.Morales leaves to join All-Star lineup of James, Bosch, Wade. AP- (Philadelphia) - Oct18: The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced that Riccardo Morales, principal clarinet since 2001, has signed a free agent contract with the Miami Heat of the NBA and will join the team after the current exhibition season.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 ...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.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.Date: 2007-07-31 21:32. 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 ...Bb Clarinet backup = another "T" facing but with a longer lay (more of a European style setup) and a 3 3/4 Signature Legere reed. Bass Clarinet = Vandoren B45 (an old mouthpiece) with a Legere 2 1/2. Bb Contra-Bass Clarinet = a no name mouthpiece with a Legere 2 1/2. Let me say one final comment about your selected reed strength.The Boehm-system clarinet is widely used in bands and orchestras, although the Oehler- and Albert-system clarinets are commonly used in some regions, such as central Europe. The fingerings generally apply to all sizes (soprano, alto, bass, and contrabass) of clarinets unless specified otherwise. Each fingering chart is split up by registers ...Yep, it's called a Plateau Clarinet, and they used to be much more common. Now only one or two manufacturers in the world make them. And I've got two of 'em ...The Clarinet BBoard. I just read a posting by Ben Redwine on Facebook that Omar Henderson, PhD has passed. "The Doctor" innovated many unique products for the clarinet, including a natural cork grease, a granadilla bore oil, and specially shaped silk swabs ("available in any color you choose, as long as it is black"), and many other items.The hinges are good and solid, the hook is as good as I can find anywhere and more reliable over time than the Harrison latches (thin brass clips that fail eventually) and the "spring catches" that can also fail over time. My Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Saxophone reed cases are not available from a dealer - just me.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 .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: 2008-02-29 21:23. Get into the habit of swabbing the bore--bell to barrel--from the start as well as drying the tendon sockets after each playing. Never put it away without cleaning no matter how short for time you may be. Your clarinet should be good to go from the first case opening--play at will and enjoy.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 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.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.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).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.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.Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. "International Spotlight" showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community.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. 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It's not mandatory to do the bell from wood...The Clarinet BBoard. Clark Brody, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1951 until 1978, died on Saturday, November 3. He was 98. At the invitation of Music Director Rafael Kubelik, Brody joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1951 as principal clarinet where he continued in that position under Music Directors Fritz Reiner ...Date: 2015-09-01 20:36. Pete Fountain originally migrated to Leblanc, and the wonderful Dynamic H Clarinet. Leblanc then made some adjustments to the Dynamic H and marketed it as the Pete Fountain Clarinet. Through the years, and to sell horns, this digressed to the horn you're looking at. It is a student-quality Vito instrument.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.Wendy’s is completely revamping its restaurant design. The redesign will streamline digital ordering channels and includes a separate pickup window for delivery drivers. Wendy’s ha...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.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. 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. Masterclass by Professor Alessandro Carbonare in which they work Debussy's Rhapsody for clarinet and piano. This masterclass took place in Santander during t...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 ...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.Author: William. Date: 2003-09-18 14:27. During my 34 yrs teaching middle school students how to play and (hopefully) take care of their instruments, the bass clarinets that seemed most "indestructable" were the Selmer Bundys. And when I needed to play a bass clarinet gig, the best playing bass clarinet in my inventory was an old, rather beat ...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. 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. Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community.What about the silver electronic clarinet-type thingy (an early wind synth with a clarinet mouthpiece - I can't remember what it's called) Landscape used on 'Einstein A Go-Go' - UB40 also used it, but I can't remember which single that was on. Former oboe finisher Howarth of London 1998 - 2010 The opinions I express are my own.Assembly Board for Clarinet. SKU: FJ90. . £106.34 Export price. Quantity Out of Stock. We can order this from our suppliers. Normally despatched to you in 20-30 days. Fast & Secure Worldwide Delivery. Pre-Pay Tax & Duty.Product Description. An Exceptional Student Clarinet with High-end Features The Yamaha YCL-255 student clarinet is easy to play, durable, and produces a pleasing tone that will foster a love for music from the first note. Using state-of-the-art production techniques, Yamaha specifically crafted this outstanding entry-level clarinet with high ...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.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.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.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.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.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.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 Selmer Series 9 was a professional level instrument. It preceded the Series 10. As I understand it, the Series 9 was a large bore design in comparison to the current Buffets and Leblancs and so it will have quite different playing characteristics as a result. Large bore and small bore each have their advantages and disadvantages.Author: Jimis4klar Date: 2020-07-30 16:47 Both of you, please believe me, try Marca superieuere! Just give It a little bit of time to break in and to get used to It(didn't take much to me) after some rubbing becoming lighter strength(to be playable) the sound produced with this reed was as I mentioned before.. and I'm very excited about It!The Clarinet BBoard. I would be really interested to have more information about a clarinet I have recently bought. I know there are some experts in the field on this forum. It is a Silver King, one piece metal clarinet. It has a barrel showing it is A443. I guess it originally would have had a second, A440 barrel.
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.. 8muses erenisch
In this post, we’re going to break down the parts of a clarinet piece by piece and take a look at what its purpose is and why the clarinet needs it. Related : Check out …Total Time: 64:34. This superb album is highly recommended. It contains a stunning and highly virtuosic new clarinet concerto composed by Emmy Lindström, a fresh and inventive interpretation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622, and a delightfully melodic and sweet encore titled Song About Em.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.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.Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, the time of the week wh...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.Author: donald Date: 2022-08-11 14:28 I have a 1963 R13 that has definitely NOT "blown out" and still plays amazingly despite seriously worn keys, but have also owned a 2004 Festival A clarinet that, despite the best tech work and adjustments etc, definitely "blew out" (ie the dimensions changed in a way that compromised performance).The solution to your gardening woes may already be in your kitchen.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!The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Posts | Older Posts . Topics: Author : Replies : Last Post ... longer barrel to convert a Bb into an A clarinet new: DTH : 32 : 2021-09-13 03:22 Carlos Ferreira new: SunnyDaze : 11 : 2021-09-12 17:28 English made unmarked clarinet identification new ...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.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. 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. Study of the clarinet is part of the Division of Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. Highly selective admission standards allows for up to 16 students, who study with and receive individualized instruction, coaching, and private lessons with master teacher Richard Hawkins. A nurturing and noncompetitive studio environment allows incredibly diverse options for students.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 :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.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 B2 feels to me like a B45 and the B3 is a very open and bright. Their reed has a shorter vamp than legere but the window of their mouthpiece is also shorter than in most mouthpieces. The sound is slightly brighter than legere and more flexible, but still straight from "Musikverein", even with a french clarinet!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 Makes and Models. For fans of Buffet, Leblanc, Selmer, Yamaha and others. The Buffet Family. Evette-Schaeffer, Buffet-Crampon S.A. Threads 59 Messages 446.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?".