I've been playing Vandoren Classic B45 since forever. My current one is getting a bit worn, so I'm looking for a new one. Does anybody have some advice on mouthpieces that I can use that are similar? Or tell me what I should look for? The B45 is a good alround mouthpiece, but I want to see if my tone and articulation can improve with another model. Brand does not really matter. Just looking to get a selection of mouthpieces that I can try out. I'm currently playing number 3 Vandoren reeds... Read more ..read more

Please turn ON SUBTITLES in the beginning It is a Minor Mode having a nice, melancholic sound of Pastoral, Romanian Folk and Gypsy music. I present It using my clarinet, diatonic harmonica and guitar! Video Pastorale mode ..read more

I recently found a vijon clarinet at an auction I didn’t pay much for it it’s solid wood and has 1974 stamp in multiple places can anyone tell me if it’s a good clarinet or if it’s worth fixing up ..read more

Hi I'm looking to sell my clarinet that I used in middle school. it's very gently used. I know it's considered a vintage student edition clarinet. it's got a mouthpiece number three labeled on it. And the full marking says GEO m Bundy number three. It's in excellent condition. I'm just trying to figure out the year it was manufactured. the serial number, I know they don't track them, but maybe somebody knows based on the sequence(not sure what word to use if the numbers are lower high... Read more ..read more

Clarinets come in a wide variety of pitches. The ones currently listed above (Eb soprano, Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb bass, Eb contralto, Bb contrabass) are those you'd find in most bands, orchestras or wind ensembles. But, in addition to the above , you have: * Piccolo clarinets in a variety of pitches. * Soprano clarinets in a variety of pitches (commonly A, C and D). * The... Read more ..read more

Noticing this on an R13 Bb as well as a YCL-CSG Bb (just bought the CSG and the R13 was new in 1997). Is this just a normal tendency for most clarinets? I've got 2 different websites that seem somewhat conflicting: http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/tuningBb.htm http://www.tsmp.org/band/band/allen_intone_clarinet.html ..read more

We have a King Silver Sonic Clarinet. It was made in Cleveland, OH by H. N. White. We are wondering what year it could possibly be and what it might be worth. It looks old and our research indicates that it might be between 1942-1946. Thank you ..read more

Wondering if any of you guys happen to know any cool Bass clarinet or other clarinet pieces that emulate (academically) world music genre's. Take for example Evan Ziporyn's composition "four impersonations". I am looking to fill out about ten minutes of music on a recital that is thematically linked by Balinese music (although any world music will do at this point), any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ..read more

I have come across, in a "junk" shop, an old wooden clarinet. The only marque on it is DOMINANT. Has anyone any information on this? I can't really find anything through the generic stuff that's on the web ..read more

This is really so cool. I had someone locate and overhaul a Selmer Alto clarinet. I am trying to learn a bit about its history but that is slow in coming. The horn is beautiful. The wood is wonderful. The pinch B flat is not wonderful but I think that has a lot to do with the design of the horn as opposed top a mechanical problem. I was hoping that someone out there might have some information for me. I was wondering if there is a stand just for alto clarinets. Most I see seem to be... New Alto Clarinet ..read more