It's just different. I haven't recorded or played the Odyssee in the concert setting yet. So it's hard to tell if it will replace my other clarinets. One thing is absolutely clear. The Odyssee is my favorite clarinet for practicing. A new toy! Vytas Krass Professional clarinet technician Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker Former professional ...The best A clarinet I have ever played was a 104,xxx instrument that a student has. It played like a Bb clarinet and just didn't spread like most A clarinets tend to. My 134,xxx A clarinet is almost as good, but that old 104,xxx is special. Resonance without effort.I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other …Clarinet tone. Generally, the ideal clarinet tone is one that is rich, dark, and focused with lots of fundamental and a pleasant mix of overtones (both lower and higher). The presence (or absence) of overtones is where personal taste comes in, but a clarinet should always produce a smooth and centered fundamental tone.Author. 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 …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.The Clarinet BBoard. What do you all think about conn clarinets. Especially the older vintage ones. Conn clarinets, unlike the saxophones, were never anything special. The student line (Pan American) had poor intonation and their top of the line instruments were mediocre. However they had a nice big, rich sound and a good player could control ...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.comThe Clarinet BBoard ... Phil, your comment about Tom R's clarinet design answer to the intonation at the Low E/Clarion B issue makes very good sense. DougR, you would be surprised how often I use the two extra keys. This is a special instrument. If by some long shot, I need a low C from time to time, I can borrow an instrument from Eric and ...I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other …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.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 ...The Clarinet BBoard. Recently, I had the pleasure to play Brad’s newly introduced EPIC Ligature. His approach in developing this screw-less ligature parallels his craftsmanship and dedication to quality as he has and continues to incorporate into his mouthpieces , barrels and bells.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.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.The clarinet has silver plated keys and the bore is 14.6mm. My overall impression of this instrument is extremely favorable. This is the "newer" line of the Amati instruments, and it seems to be a 100% improvement over the older Amati's which had some intonation and workmanship issues.Greek Style Clarinet. Author: Fanatic. Date: 2005-08-23 09:31. Hi all, I´m new on this board and my english is not really good but hopefully good enough to understand each other. I´m playing Boehm Sytem Clarinets ( Bb & G or SOL ) and I´m interested in all kind of Balkan music & 1/4 tone Scales. Ok.My E-flat clarinet is a vintage Martin Freres model 1; it's a delightful performer and nicely made. The vintage Martin Freres clarinets are not voiced like the modern instruments we're all familiar with today. They tend to be small-bore instruments that are agile and responsive, making them fun to play.BM '03 Univ. of Tenn in Clarinet MM in Clarinet Univ. of Memphis(some coursework completed) Most influental teachers- Dr. Gordon Bobbett, Carmine Campione, Dr. James Gholson Since I am a band director, I have put the clarinet on hold and pursued additional studies in wind conducting.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 ... 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. The Clarinet Family. The place to discuss horns, big and small. Eb Soprano Clarinet. Threads 12 Messages 108. Threads 12 Messages 108. Help ID This Eb. Feb 20, 2024; Bluesax; Bb (Soprano) Clarinet. For n00bs, this is your standard clarinet. Threads 62 Messages 730. Threads 62 Messages 730. Pomarico mouthpiece. Yesterday at 8:49 PM; Steve;I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other sites and tools to store and ...The Clarinet BBoard. All seriousness aside, my experience is limited to having overhauled one 424N. I was actually quite impressed by the quality of materials and workmanship (unlike newer Conns which are abysmal). It played pretty well too, as I recall, although it was about five years ago so I don't remember the details.New Listing Used Yamaha YCL-450N Bb Clarinet (SN: 316565) $395.00. $22.40 shipping. Buffet Crampon E13 Clarinet Soprano Musical instrument Mouthpeace Manual Japan. $464.00. or Best Offer. Trending at $442.00. Free shipping. Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet with silver plated keys - Exc. Condition - France. $999.00.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.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 . 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. I've done all the searches on the Sneezy Klarinet archives and BBS on the Conn model 444N, but have come up with only a few hits. Apparently this was a pro horn back in the 30's and 40's, and was played by some big name band leaders (Artie Shaw?). Apparently it was a big bore instrument, probably with unfraised toneholes ...The Clarinet BBoard. I found a selmer omega s/n: 3825 in a 2nd hand shop. The Clarinet in good condition. The price is $435 USD.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 ...playing problems: 1. Force the habit of biting (upward jaw pressure) in order to begin, control, center, or clarify the tone, especially at softer dynamics. 2.Cause difficulty in finding good reeds, make reed balance precarious and, depending on the degree or severity of askewity, can totally frustrate the.Author: ito Date: 2010-03-05 14:51 pomarico crystal clarinet mouthpiece tend to need a smaller size ligature than normal?i am currently facing on suituation,the pomarico mouthpiece will need smaller size ligature,for example a Bb pomarico mouthpiece will require a Eb clarinet ligature,the main problem is what if i bought a pomarico Eb clarinet ligature?so what ligature should i grab hold on to ...I kinda did that playing 2nd clarinet part in a Band but covering the important Eb parts (Holst's First Suite). Didn't have my Eb clarinet when I was there (Florida), so I wrote out the important parts and made it work. But, of course there often were times when both 2nd and Eb parts played at the same time (obviously).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.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.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.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.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.Frank Yiannas, who worked on the response during the 2022 formula shortage, explained why the agency's response was insufficient It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Dr...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.The wooden clarinet inside the brass bell was broken into two parts. I think the brass will clean up quite well and the inner wooden clarinet should also polish up, and I will glue and solder it all back together when it is clean. I cannot think why someone would build a clarinet blank then encase it in brass. Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock." Find fingering charts for Boehm-, Albert-, and Oehler-system clarinets and Kinderklarinettes in this comprehensive guide. Learn the fingerings for trills, multiphonics, and other …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 … 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. Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock."If you want to see a bunch of people fight over whether this video of Michael Lowenstern soaking a barrel in oil for 7 months and then sawing it in half to look at the wood gives us …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: 30367 :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. The Vandoren series 13 mouthpieces have slightly deeper baffles and other adjustments that make them play around A=440. In the Reserve line of mouthpieces, the ones marked "E" (for European) tend to play at about A = 442 and the regular ones tune a bit lower, around A = 440. 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.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.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 Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic ... Date: 2003-07-25 00:52 throughout my clarinet playing i purchased a m13 lyre followed by a b45 because everyone kept saying a b45 is good and is a overall good mouthpiece for any kind of music. through months of ...It's just different. I haven't recorded or played the Odyssee in the concert setting yet. So it's hard to tell if it will replace my other clarinets. One thing is absolutely clear. The Odyssee is my favorite clarinet for practicing. A new toy! Vytas Krass Professional clarinet technician Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker Former professional ...Sep 28, 2023 · 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! For a charming and low-key getaway, consider visiting one of Spain's most beautiful villages for a vacation. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new inf...I was originally an oboist 20-26 years ago but the clarinet is now my primary instrument, with the alto the one I learnt on and one I am most proficent with. DSC ~~ Alto Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; B-flat and C Boehm Clarinets; Albert C …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. 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. Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation.The Clarinet BBoard. I am sorry to report that David Weber passed away yesterday, Jan. 23, 2006. He was 92. Remarkably, he was still teaching until the middle of 2005. Weber was major figure in the clarinet world. A student of Simeon Bellison, Daniel Bonade, and Roy Schmidt (Detroit), Weber was asst principal clarinet alongside Bellison in the ...Ah, whatever, thats what comes to mind for me anyway. Um, since the normal clarinet is a Bb instrument, (meaning that when you play a C on your clarinet, it will sound a Bb on your tuner or piano) and I'm assuming yours is a Bb too, you will play a note on your clarinet (lets say a C) it will look like a different note on your tuner.The king clarinet was poorly manufactured and hardly played compared. I decided to give it up. I started to search the inexpensive clarinets on amazon and eBay. First, I skipped any plastic clarinet at the range $100. Finally, I bought the rosewood clarinet just depending on 2 positive reviews on amazon and lot photos on Taobao.Thomas F. Crawford. Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet and Saxophone. Crawford Woodwind Studio -- private studio, Kingsport, TN (423) 246-6322. East Tennessee State University. Milligan College [TN] [email protected]. Elizabeth Crawford. Assistant Professor of Clarinet. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.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.The Clarinet BBoard New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Newer Topic | Older Topic : gold plating keys: Author: wjk Date: 2003-01-24 02:43 ... the clarinet does not play any better because of the gold plate, just looks cool. Curiouly, however, my gold plated R13 is lighter (in weight) than my ...Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation.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.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.The inside top diameter of the barrel is 14.71mm and the inside bottom of the barrel is 14.61 mm. Okay, these numbers are more realistic. As for the use of a mouthpiece for "C" or Bb, the question does not only lie with the bore diameter. The length is …Can the Yamaha YCL-255S Bb clarinet play altissimo? Aug 9, 2022; RascherFan; Other Makes and Models. Threads 87 Messages 722. Threads 87 Messages 722. Champion Clarinet. Aug 15, 2023; BarrySachs; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Filters. Show only:The front of the clarinet will be facing up, and the palm of the hand will be gently cradling the back of the joint just below the register key. Then curve the fingers around the front of the joint and press the keys so that the bridge mechanism opens or lifts. Doing this allows you to slip the lower-joint bridge key under the upper-joint ...Hence I see easy access, diagrammatic guides to clarinet nomenclature on the forum, as offering a great aid , both before posing a question and then in the matter of understanding the responses. Like I said at the beginning.... Just things I'd like to see . Julian Griffiths Tel. 34 696 798 853The 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.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.Buffet learned to make a clarinet that played in tune for the first time in the mid 1950s, and up till that time there was no huge advantage in switching from B+H instruments. By the mid 1980s, Buffet ruled the UK: it just took that long for players unwilling to switch to be replaced by the younger generation.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.Play the Bb clarinet down a half step. If you are playing a C on an A clarinet you would have to play a B on Bb clarinet to compensate that half step. Unless you are playing in front of an orchestra you can play the part on a Bb clarinet with piano. They have already transposed the piano part.There are many causes of canker sores, from stress to food sensitivities. Most go away on their own, but they can be incredibly painful. Canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that...
The Vandoren series 13 mouthpieces have slightly deeper baffles and other adjustments that make them play around A=440. In the Reserve line of mouthpieces, the ones marked "E" (for European) tend to play at about A = 442 and the regular ones tune a bit lower, around A = 440.. Slipknot deviantart
The Clarinet BBoard. Back during WWII, my mother bought me a used silver clarinet from one of the early members of the Cleveland Orchestra. I have searched the web and have not been able to find out anything about it. The bell says "The Virginian" and at the top is what appears to be a serial number C 5353.Author: tim Date: 2003-02-15 16:03 I have recentely ( 3 weeks now)started playing after a 30 year "break" I played in the Highschool band in 1973.Alternate Fingering Chart for Boehm-System Clarinet. Upper Altissimo Register: G 6 to A 7. This fingering chart includes both basic fingerings and alternatives that are more … 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. 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.Slight side note - the YCL-64 introduced in the '90s was a new model introduced to fill a gap in their lineup which sat in between the 34II and CX models and was in the same price range as the Buffet E13, Leblanc Esprit and Selmer Prologue. It became the YCL-650 (Bb) and for a short while, the YCL-650-A A clarinet which has been discontinued.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).Frank Yiannas, who worked on the response during the 2022 formula shortage, explained why the agency's response was insufficient It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Dr... Author: Bob Barnhart ★ 2017. Date: 2023-09-01 05:48. Based on all your inputs and Eric Black's review, I contacted Gleichweit and Emir Radisevic recommended the 7-1, 7-4, 8, 8-4 and 9-1 mouthpieces. I decided to request the 7-1, 7-4 and 8-4 for a test trial. 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.(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 ... 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 ... 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 ....