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u/Theo_dore · 7 pointsr/Clarinet

R13s are still considered a great intermediate/professional-level clarinet, but they have plenty of competition now! Yamaha is their main competitor, and Backun (Ricardo Morales backs them) is getting pretty successful, too.

You might have to find new reeds... D'Addario bought Rico, so what used to be Rico Reserve is now D'Addario Reserve. They still make the orange box Ricos and blue box Rico Royals, though. My favorite reeds are theD'Addario Reserve Classics, but they just started making a new line called D'Addario Evolution that a lot of my friends are playing now. Vandoren V12s and v21s are popular, too.

Thumb supports have gotten really popular, like the Ridenour Thumb Saddle and this Kooiman thing that transfers a lot of the weight to your hand rather than just your thumb. I have the Ridenour, and I love it because it makes your hand more open, like a c shape rather than a pinch.

Good luck and have fun! It might be worth bringing your clarinet into a shop to have the pads checked out, and after you've gotten into the swing of things, maybe take a lesson or two and get some pointers to stop bad habits from forming.

I'm actually at a similar point... I just graduated college (not for music), and I'm hoping to find an ensemble to play in now so I keep my skills up. I loved being in the wind ensemble at my school!

u/zinniyaaa · 1 pointr/Clarinet

I would say the Rubank Intermediate Book would be at your level and a solid boost to your technique. For solo work, I would check out the Concert and Contest Collection book (https://www.amazon.com/Concert-Contest-Collection-Clarinet-Educational/dp/1423445449), which has about 10 short solos with piano accompaniment. The Scherzo in C Minor from that book would be a great place for you to start. The Gade Ballade is also gorgeous for a slow option.

I second the comment about private lessons, though! Not only will a private teacher be able to give you personalized feedback and advice, they will also be able to make sure you are learning your solos correctly and provide you more audition/performance opportunities :) Check with your band director! They may be able to find you a private teacher nearby.

Good luck!

u/dk321028 · 5 pointsr/Clarinet

I don't have experience with the Vandoren Hygro Reed Case (which I assume your son wanted), but I have at least never heard of putting reeds in the refrigerator lol. If your son wants a reed case with a humidifier then I recommend the Rico/D'addario Reed Case which uses humidity packs instead of straight up moisture, and works really great in my opinion. Also you should know that the humidifier isn't just for reducing wetting time of the reed but in fact keeps them in a more stable environment to prevent warping or general changes to them due to the weather.

Hope this helps!

u/rubber_duck_dude · 1 pointr/Clarinet

Here to second this as well!!!! It's a super stable stand, fits inside the bell nicely (my clarinet case even has a little indentation for the stand for the bit that sticks up through the top of the bell), and will last forever. I've had mine for nearly 6 years now and it's just as good as the day I bought it. I feel like you could probably stand on one of these things and they wouldn't break.

Edit: I have this one, not the one linked below. Not that there's much difference.

u/Greymon743 · 1 pointr/Clarinet

Here’s what I’d recommend:
-Opperman Elementary Velocity Studies https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825833337/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WEKBCbVBNYPNY

-Rose 32 etudes https://imslp.org/wiki/32_Etudes_for_Clarinet_(Rose,_Cyrille)

-Rose 40 studies https://imslp.org/wiki/40_Studies_for_Clarinet_Solo_(Rose,_Cyrille)

-Baerman Complete method for clarinet https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825801702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cEKBCbHPQ40J3

One more thing,
Especially when you are starting out, try different reeds.
These are a great thing to buy.

Good luck!

u/vAltyR47 · 1 pointr/Clarinet

When was the last time you cleaned your tone holes?

Take the A key off and use a Q-tip and some water to wipe out any crap that's there. Also, check the pad on the A key to see if it's intact. Sometimes bladder pads can tear and the flap will vibrate as the note is played. Might as well check the register tube as well. You'll need a pipe cleaner for that one.

You can easily do this yourself with a precision screwdriver, just make sure not to lose the screws, and make sure to reattach the spring on the A key when you're done. If you really don't feel comfortable with it, take it to a tech.

Do you have humidity controls for your reeds? If not, drop $20 and grab one of these bad boys. That will help with reeds starting out ok and then becoming not ok. Your reeds are probably warped, which is why they're not responding. You can check it this way: Assemble the mouthpiece, reed, ligature as usual. Use the palm of your hand to seal the bottom of the mouthpiece, and suck all the air out with your mouth. The reed should maintain the seal for several seconds. If it can't, it's warped.

As for your loaner. If the instrument is new, it's likely to have bad pads that don't seal. That would explain the fuzzy sound, squeaky notes, and tough altissimo. It could be the mouthpiece you're playing on is crap. I don't think you're going to wear out a mouthpiece in three weeks, but the mouthpiece pad is a good idea. You can always clean it with some cotton balls and apple cider vinegar afterwards. You could try contacting the shop and seeing if you can get your usual mouthpiece back if you left it there.

u/JAbassplayer · 1 pointr/Clarinet

http://www.stewartellis.com/#!ID.php?page=32551

This clarinet looks exactly like my Allora, only with a different logo. The case is even the same! The fact that they say "spacer" instead of barrel says that they know nothing about clarinets. Chances are you will need to get the instrument repadded and tuned by a professional if you want it to play well, and thats a $200+ job alone.

A cheap instrument may be good in the short term, but if you plan on playing clarinet for awhile you are only hurting yourself buy buying an inferior instrument. A used brand name instrument will last far longer than a Chinese instrument.

One thing I forgot to mention, a good mouthpiece makes a HUGE difference. This is what I usually recommend to students:

https://www.amazon.com/Clark-Fobes-Student-Clarinet-Mouthpiece/dp/B0002HLKKK

u/Mikzeroni · 5 pointsr/Clarinet

I've been using the D'Addario reed case for years and years (in fact mine still is branded Rico, RIP) and I love it. Holds 8 reeds of varying sizes with no problem and keeps the reeds pretty flat so they don't warp. I bulk order humidity packs so it's also pretty cost effective.

u/kodack10 · 0 pointsr/Clarinet

Don't use papers, get a hold of the green Yamaha powdered paper.

A little goes a long way and I've never had issues with dust, but meanwhile it keeps my pads very clean. I especially value them for my saxophone which has some very large, very sticky proned pads that this paper fixes in 5 seconds flat.

I use the paper along with a silver polish cloth, as part of my bi-monthly maintenance.

u/gwie · 2 pointsr/Clarinet

If you have had nothing but a cheap beater mouthpiece, save your money and make the first step to a Clark Fobes Debut: https://www.amazon.com/Clark-Fobes-Student-Clarinet-Mouthpiece/dp/B0002HLKKK

It is an fantastic mouthpiece for $30 with the same kind of dimensions as Fobes' professional models, comes in a middle-of-the-road facing that works well with many reeds, and is acrylic so if you drop it, it won't chip/break as easily as hard rubber.

u/telperiontree · 3 pointsr/Clarinet

Reed strength is actually more dependent on the mouthpiece than on you. If you have a close mouthpiece(orchestral), you need a higher reed strength. If you have an open mouthpiece(jazz) you need a low reed strength.

It's harder to play the really high notes with a low reed strength.

Also, if you're going for an orchestral tone, try Gonzalez reeds. And bump up the strength to a three at least - you can get singlets if you go to good(not chain) music store.

Arbans is recommended for clarinet students as well, but it doesn't cover the highest and lowest registers - you should grab Baermann's III as well.

Art of Clarinet Playing talks a lot about the mechanics and embrochure without treating you like a five year old who can't tell a treble clef from a curlicue.

u/jeanette_clarinet · 2 pointsr/Clarinet

That's pretty much your problem. Ricos tend to warp easier than Vandorens in my experience, and without a case they are more easily exposed to humidity and temperature changes. I use this reed case and it works well for me. You can also buy little humidity control packs to insert into it.

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Multi-Instrument-Humidity-Clarinets-Saxophones/dp/B001SN7VGO

u/JaggedOne · 1 pointr/Clarinet

When I was around your age I played a clarinet piece for a solo ensemble called Andante by Alexandre Beon. It has a beautiful melody that haunts me to this day.

I did a search and found a video of a kid (not me) playing it. The piece can be played with a lot more feeling than he does it, but that gives you an idea. The only technically challenging part is the solo at the end, and most of that is slurred.

The sheet music is available in this book.

u/littlerondal · 3 pointsr/Clarinet

D'Addario Multi-Instrument Reed Storage Case with Humidity Control Pack for all Clarinets and Saxophones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SN7VGO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t.wIybP5KTK9C

This is the reed case I have. It's fits 8 reeds of all sizes. It fits Bari Sax and Bass Clarinet reeds very well. I have never put a contra reed into my case but I figure it's not too much different from either Bari or Bass.

Hope this helps :)

u/Beablebeable · 3 pointsr/Clarinet

You're performing on Saturday or that's the first rehearsal?

I've never played this piece but I'm listening to it on Spotify and it sounds challenging! All you can do is practice as much as you can and then lay out on the parts you can't play right. Come in correctly when you can. I play third in a community band. There are 7 of us and I think people lay out often.

Daily scale practice helps with runs. My teacher has me using JB Albert.

Look at the run, recognize if it is a scale or a broken scale or an arpeggio, etc. Often the run is just a scale that doesn't start on the root or some other pattern that you can more easily think about. Slow the run down, find the problem spots, and work those until you get them flawlessly. Then practice transitioning into and away from those parts until you get it. Note any places you need to think about left or right keys.

u/acetothez · 1 pointr/Clarinet

I played this for my senior recital but transcribed the orchestra part for big band. The melody and transcribed solo from the original studio album are here:

https://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Transcriptions-Performing-Artist-Master/dp/0757937403

u/EsqRhapsody · 3 pointsr/Clarinet

So, back in college I botched a spot in an orchestra concert and was really beating myself up about it. One of my sectionmates bought me a book that she loved called The Inner Game of Music. It didn’t keep me from screwing up on occasion, but it absolutely helped me get out of my head and over my mental blocks and focus on the music. Definitely worth a read.

u/PierreLunaire · 2 pointsr/Clarinet

Get yourself a copy of The Real Book in Bb and start learning the heads and chords to some songs that you are familar with. Youtube can help you find recordings of songs. Most of what makes Jazz different is in the rhythms and articulations, and you can learn those by listening to the greats and emulating them. Then there is the art of improvisation, which will takes years to master, so start now.

u/GoatTnder · 2 pointsr/Clarinet

It is also 100% worth buying in paper form. Available on Amazon, Sheet Music Plus, JW Pepper. It is almost impossible to ever outgrow this book. Mine's been repaired with duct tape a couple times now.

u/sameo221 · 5 pointsr/Clarinet

I prefer to use Yamaha powder paper. It's got a fine dust that covers the stickiness: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YAC-1112P_144068-YAC-1094P-Powder-Paper/dp/B0002F58SM

u/ThunderingLight · 5 pointsr/Clarinet

I personally use this reed case.
https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Multi-Instrument-Humidity-Clarinets-Saxophones/dp/B001SN7VGO
And inside the reed case there is a spot for a moisturizer pack 72%.
http://www.bovedainc.com/store/music/reeds/

I never have any problems with my reed after switching to this. You should try it out!

u/HipsterNouveau · 2 pointsr/Clarinet

https://www.amazon.com/WF59-Protocol-Collegiate-Audition-Clarinet/dp/0825865123

Also, as a starting point, I'd suggest you purchase the following solo works:

Mozart Clarinet Concerto (Barenreiter)
Weber Clarinet Concerto no. 1 (Henle)
Debussy Premiere Rhapsody (Durand)
Brahms clarinet sonatas no. 1 and 2 (Henle)
Poulenc clarinet sonata (Chester)

And the following etude and technique books:

Rose 32 etudes and 40 studies (Dover)
Bach - Quinze Etudes (Leduc)
Baerman complete method (Fischer)

This should be a decent starting point. I'd probably want to add a few things pretty quickly to this list but this will get you rolling.

u/solongfish99 · 1 pointr/Clarinet

I use this one, but most swabs are priced similarly.