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All about Clarinets / Further mouthpiece comparisons
« on: February 24, 2021, 11:04:37 AM »
I had another testing session, switching between the Yamaha and the Noblet, switching reeds too on each. While the Noblet sounds much brighter, I feel there's something about it, and with the right reed I believe it is perfect for jazz. I'd love to try a strength 3 reed with it, offering a bit more resistance. With a light reed it plays flat.
Here are 3 comparison videos
Noblet with Rico Royal 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrt7BdAwL1/?igshid=xpr1lvor85x6
Yamaha + Legere 2 5
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrutSRAON2/?igshid=114ulwz64f3ij
Noblet + the Legere
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrwbr9AsGG/?igshid=aw3s4mdpb56a
Here are 3 comparison videos
Noblet with Rico Royal 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrt7BdAwL1/?igshid=xpr1lvor85x6
Yamaha + Legere 2 5
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrutSRAON2/?igshid=114ulwz64f3ij
Noblet + the Legere
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrwbr9AsGG/?igshid=aw3s4mdpb56a
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Help and info about other instruments / J Horn anyone?
« on: February 20, 2021, 04:10:33 PM »
Nuvo have brought out a horn for beginners. It looks good on paper and not just as a kid's instrument!
https://www.gear4music.com/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/Nuvo-jHorn-Black/33YE?origin=product-ads&gclid=CjwKCAiAg8OBBhA8EiwAlKw3kkrHuERBGPcdp3j4lgfkrNtnBOIWAwFIs5uJIV-sZF8jtPSoMZ7TuBoCzDAQAvD_BwE
https://www.gear4music.com/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/Nuvo-jHorn-Black/33YE?origin=product-ads&gclid=CjwKCAiAg8OBBhA8EiwAlKw3kkrHuERBGPcdp3j4lgfkrNtnBOIWAwFIs5uJIV-sZF8jtPSoMZ7TuBoCzDAQAvD_BwE
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All about Clarinets / Comparing my Yamaha 4C with a Noblet 2V
« on: February 18, 2021, 05:19:53 AM »
A comparison test between my current Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and a Noblet 2V mouthpiece, switching between my current Légère European cut strength 2.5 reed and Fibracell 1.5. I believe the Fibracell is far too soft, no chance of hitting the high notes with it, and with the Noblet it sounds a bit quacky.
Overall I feel that with the Noblet it sounds more like a Sax than a clarinet as far less air is required. But it could just be a case of getting used to it.
Thanks muchly to Windy!
https://youtu.be/OPAgqWV7TRw
Overall I feel that with the Noblet it sounds more like a Sax than a clarinet as far less air is required. But it could just be a case of getting used to it.
Thanks muchly to Windy!
https://youtu.be/OPAgqWV7TRw
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All about Clarinets / Double boehm system
« on: February 15, 2021, 05:13:19 PM »
I just spotted this posted on a Facebook group.
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All about Clarinets / C hole with ring
« on: January 26, 2021, 02:13:19 PM »
I've seen this on a few clarinets, the C hole, which is normally just a hole, has a ring too. Does playing the ring only give a C sharp?
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All about Clarinets / Dance Hither
« on: January 16, 2021, 12:08:26 PM »
A song from my recorder book called Dance Hither. Accompanied by my digital metronome set to 140, 3/4 time. Légère european cut reed, strength 2.5
https://youtu.be/Mlk0ioT_NNs
https://youtu.be/Mlk0ioT_NNs
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All about Clarinets / Playing in the second octave
« on: January 07, 2021, 03:13:14 PM »
So I thought I'd have a go at playing with the register key pressed. I soon discovered that the high notes need a bit more work and beyond a certain point I get no sound. Stronger reed for the higher notes?
I was using a very tight embouchure here with a Legere 2.5 reed.
https://youtu.be/q3G2MrHUi4w
I was using a very tight embouchure here with a Legere 2.5 reed.
https://youtu.be/q3G2MrHUi4w
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All about Clarinets / Tuning test with 2 barrels
« on: December 27, 2020, 08:24:21 AM »
So after listening to Windy's advice I decided to check the tuning of my clarinet barrels, first the 65mn and then the 62mm.
I was thinking that my top A sounds flat but not so in this test, although it seems more in tune when using the 62mm barrel. Clarinet being what it is though I don't always sound the same.
I'm using a free Android tuner called Soundcorset. It allows the player to compensate for transposing instruments.
Edit: the site isn't letting me upload files so I'm using a third party hoster.
I was thinking that my top A sounds flat but not so in this test, although it seems more in tune when using the 62mm barrel. Clarinet being what it is though I don't always sound the same.
I'm using a free Android tuner called Soundcorset. It allows the player to compensate for transposing instruments.
Edit: the site isn't letting me upload files so I'm using a third party hoster.
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All about Clarinets / I'll be Home for Christmas
« on: December 20, 2020, 08:16:19 AM »
Another Christmas song
Windsor Bb
Yamaha 4C mpc
Légère european cut 2.5 reed
https://youtu.be/40ETzF4qvB0
Windsor Bb
Yamaha 4C mpc
Légère european cut 2.5 reed
https://youtu.be/40ETzF4qvB0
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All about Clarinets / Interesting discussion on barrel material
« on: December 15, 2020, 04:41:24 AM »13
All about Clarinets / Is there a trick to playing quietly ?
« on: December 14, 2020, 12:12:48 PM »
I can play at a low volume but I then get a lot of air in the tone. Is it just a matter of getting a really tight embouchure, and does that come with time?
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All about Clarinets / Avatars seem to have disappeared
« on: December 04, 2020, 03:59:35 PM »
Or is it just me? I tried to change mine and got an error saying the file area is not writable, or something like that. I also noticed everyone else's avatars aren't showing...