Are there different sizes of clarinets?

Are there different sizes of clarinets?

Clarinets come in several different styles and sizes of bore (the inside dimensions of the clarinet). In general, smaller bore clarinets are easier for students to play in tune.

What is lower than bass clarinet?

Contrabass clarinet — An octave below the bass clarinet.

What family is clarinet in?

woodwind family
The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contrabassoon.

What is the difference between clarinet and bass clarinet?

Bass Clarinet It is played like the Clarinet and is made of the same materials. It produces its sound in the same way as the Clarinet. It is pitched in the key of B-flat, like the B-flat Clarinet, but it sounds one octave deeper.

What clarinet should A beginner buy?

Our number one choice for beginner clarinet has to be the Jean Paul USA CK-300 Bb clarinet. It’s an ideal choice for a first clarinet as it combines beautiful design and sound, all while being very affordable.

What type of clarinet should I get?

In our experience, the clarinet is one of the most popular woodwind instrument for new players. It is very affordable, very portable and has a wide application across orchestra, windband and jazz ensembles. Many different types of clarinet are available but for new players, we strongly recommend the standard Bb model.

Is bass clarinet a tenor instrument?

Someone who plays a bass clarinet is called a bass clarinettist or a bass clarinetist….Bass clarinet.

What is easier clarinet or bass clarinet?

The general rationale is that bass clarinet parts are generally easier technically and rhythmically compared to soprano clarinet parts.

What is the most commonly used clarinet?

Bb clarinet
The Bb clarinet is the most popular and common type of clarinet. The Bb is a soprano clarinet. This clarinet is more suitable for a beginner and younger players.