When you think of a clarinet, you probably think of the common soprano clarinet seen in most orchestras. But at the end of the row of soprano clarinets, there is something different and larger – a bass clarinet. The bass clarinet looks like a narrow saxophone in many ways, but it has an entirely different acoustic ...

The eternal showdown between the clarinet and flute seesaws from symphony orchestras to school bands, weaving an intricate debate that transcends mere notes and keys. As two of the most popular instruments in the world, each brings a unique charm that has captivated listeners for centuries. Join us now on a ...

A clarinet is a fascinating instrument; it can produce a sound as pure as that of a flute; it is easy to handle as a recorder. It has some of the widest ranges of all musical instruments' pitch (see the bass clarinet). In short, it is one of the most straightforward, most versatile instruments around, and this is ...

The first time you saw a clarinet, you could be forgiven for assuming it was a whole, seamless, compact instrument. But I'm sure now that you have played, inspected, and handled one, you would know better. Like a recorder, a clarinet can be disassembled and assembled when ready for use, but the clarinet is way more ...