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Ah, interestingTrying to work out what the label on the case says, it looks German, like Echt Vulkan Flute
It says Echt Vulkan Fiber. Genuine Vulcanised Fibre in English. A board material something like cardboard impregnated with rubber. It was often used to make suitcases. It may still be for all I know.
McIntyre time folks! Two are listed at give-away prices on Ebay. "Buy It Now", too. You might wait a while to see one again, and next time, they won't be this cheap, I suspect.What is the extra key on the upper body? I see 4 keys in a line above the c hole
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373146862260?hash=item56e14942b4:g:kLAAAOSwXR1fNIw~
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373564786654?hash=item56fa3247de:g:cVIAAOSwsJFe75Q8
The order from highest pitch to lowest would be:Thanks!
Soprano Clarinet
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Contra Alto Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Of course there are other clarinets too, but at least in my opinion, those are the “big five”.
So where does the alto sit?I thought alto was just short for contra alto ...or are they seperate instruments?Entirely different. Bass clarinet is one octave lower than the soprano clarinet.
Likewise, the contra alto is one octave lower than the alto.
The contra alto is pretty much the last clarinet you can reasonably play sitting down; the straight contrabass need a 7 foot tall player or they need to stand up.
