If you have played this beautiful instrument, you must have an idea of how critical it is to select a good mouthpiece. 1) Vandoren CM145 BD5 Black Diamond Ebonite Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece. The Soprano clarinet of key C (the timbre is considered "too bright"), of key A (it has a rich sound) and of key B♭ (it is most commonly used).

I play both, and if you ask me, the bass clarinet isn't always too soft. Summary – Oboe vs Clarinet.

It is extensively used in concert bands, orchestrates and sometimes in marching bands as well.

The number and types of clarinets a typical clarinet player owns depends on the types of music he or she plays. Usually in my band music (not too sure of grade but it's in the advanced band) the music goes no higher than F (top line of staff) and go as low as E (below the staff). We stock Clarinets & Flutes for sale in our store & specialise in all things Clarinet, Flute woodwind related.

The alto clarinet is a woodwind instrument of the clarinet family. However, there are several different types of clarinets. Re: bass clarinet vs. bassoon 19:04 on Friday, November 13, 2009 It is a transposing instrument pitched in the key of E ♭, though instruments in F (and in the 19th century, E) have been made.In Europe it is sometimes called a tenor clarinet.

No, a bass clarinet and regualr clarinet are not the same.

I haven't been yelled at too often for playing too soft. It's still treble and the notes are EXACTLY the same as the clarinet as are the fingerings. Bari Sax vs Bass Clarinet 09:29 on Monday, March 3, 2008 KayTheBassClarin et: Posted by KayTheBassClarinet. Bassoon defnately soounds richer, is more challenging, and has a much more impressive range in terms of sound. The distinct external and internal design add to the attractive appeal of the mouthpiece.

I prefer the bari sax, mostly because it's new to me, since I just started it this year.

Bass Clarinet is among the most widely used and popular instrument belonging to the clarinet family. Clarinet And Flute London are leading stockists of Clarinets, Clarinet Reeds, Flutes, Flute Accessories & More.

Yes the bass clarinet is still Bb and no it is not in bass cleff so don't panic.


A bass clarinet is much bgger and produces lower notes than a regular clarinet.
A jazz player may own a Bb clarinet and a bass clarinet; an orchestral player will probably own at least a Bb clarinet, an A clarinet, and an Eb clarinet. However, they do have the same fingerings for a note.



The bass clarinet is considerably larger than the Bb clarinet - more than a meter (approximately 40 inch) tall, having keys of nearly half a meter (20 inch) in length. The barrel is an S-bent metal piece, and the bell is bent up and forward like a saxophone's. Other members of the family include Basset clarinet, Basset horn, Alto clarinet, Bass clarinet, contra alto clarinet, B-flat clarinet and contrabass clarinet. Both oboe and clarinet are members of the woodwind family. Clarinet is a transposing instrument with a single reed and a cylindrical bore. Oboe is a non-transposing instrument with double reeds and a conical bore. Here is the most selling model presented by Vandoren. Bass Clarinet may be a supplement to the bassoon part, but that's ALL it is. Like its other products, the CM145 BD5 also offers exceptional quality sound and high durability. See The Clarinet: Different Kinds and Pitches

Which instrument would you prefer-the bari sax or the bass clarinet? The difference between oboe and clarinet can be observed in their structure, sound produced, and usage.