Here is every contra clarinet Leblanc made: "Old" model 340: Paperclip contrabass in Bb. Has 3 trill keys and decends to low. D or low C. This mode does not have an automatic double register vent mechanism and you need to switch between two register keys. Made from the mid 1930s to the 1950s.Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Date: 2007-09-21 17:47. Forget clarinet in marching band. If you're in marching band because it's mandatory, then be the drum major, or a baton twirler, or wave a flag, or schlep the equipment, or something like that. Alternatively: marching band would be a good way to start on saxophone. Reply To Message.The only recording that I've ever come across (but do not own) of the Bozza Clarinet Concerto was by Dimitri Ashkenazy, with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Nott (Pan 510107). Check Colin Bradbury's discography; he may have recorded solo with piano.The Clarinet BBoard. Noticed some weird keys on Selmer Centered Tones, what was the purpose and the effect. It's a "full boehm" clarinet. These aren't very popular these days. These links might help you: That's not a full Boehm as full Boehms (Selmer's model 808 or with N.8 spec keywork) have 20 keys and 7 rings with the range to low Eb …Otherwise, the most common end bore width on mouthpieces for German or Reform Boehm system clarinets seems still to be 15.0 mm. So at least the aim is to tune better with larger bore clarinets - but experiences from those who have tried these would still be of interest. Reply To Message.Product Description. Premium Student Bb Clarinet. Buffet Crampon reaffirms its position as a market leader by bringing out a totally fresh student clarinet family. Stressing accessibility and reliability, their Premium family of clarinets are for beginners on a budget who want to take part in the Buffet Crampon universe right from the start ...The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30375 :The clarinet bboard is a resource more than maker of product. And it has no competition to speak of. It only stays afloat due to the 30 year dedication of one man whose niche market simply doesn't command the audience, and commensurate financial worth of a Facebook, for example.The S1 and S2 both had the same bore size (14.75mm) but the S1 was the new model pro level clarinet they offered in the early '90s (they also made some clarinets back in the late '40s) and had a longer top joint tenon and a resulting deep barrel socket that gave better stability when pulling the barrel out when tuning.(Really!) They might still have a limited-run of a wonderful discontinued clarinet available (Speranza) - a real pro horn going for $750 - brand spanking new! I own and play top-of-the-line Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, and Yamaha Clarinets, and recently added a Ridenour Libertas Clarinet. That horn is a wonderful clarinet! Ken Jarczyk Woodwinds ...The serial number is a unique identifier that can help you determine the age and origin of your clarinet. It is typically located on the upper joint, near the thumb rest. Some manufacturers may also include the serial number on the bell or lower joint. To identify the manufacturer based on the serial number, you can consult online databases or ...The fact is: The clarinet shown on the pics is a very worn instrument - better to say scrap.- The same we can say about the cheap ebonite-models from ORFEO, as I wrote in my thread in Germany. But this factory (ORFEO Kiew) did some good instruments too, often used in music schools and smaller orchestras in the late Soviet Union or better in the ...The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30375 :Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock."Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.The Clarinet BBoard. My band director finally got some mouthpieces for us to try! Over the next few days i will be posting my impressions of the three mouthpieces i will be trying, a Vandoren b40 lyre 13 series, an m30 13 series and a b45 13 series and comparing them to my 5rv lyre and b45.However, STEUER’s cane is extremely tough (STEUER’s 3.0:equivalent to 3.5~4.0 for VD) and consistent in quality compared with VD’s brands and vibrates the …Author: ruben Date: 2014-05-07 23:26 In my opinion, the best Selmer is the Recital: excellent intonation,beautiful round tone, creamy sound. The down side is its added thickness and weight, which may slow you down a bit and takes some getting used to.I am considering the idea of starting a wiki devoted to the clarinet with the editing of articles open only to this group of Klarinet BBoard-ers. For those who have not looked into wiki's they are interactive web sites that allow on-line editing and additions to the content. An example is wikipedia that is an open wiki where anyone can contribute.Author: Bob Barnhart ★ 2017. Date: 2023-09-01 05:48. Based on all your inputs and Eric Black's review, I contacted Gleichweit and Emir Radisevic recommended the 7-1, 7-4, 8, 8-4 and 9-1 mouthpieces. I decided to request the 7-1, 7-4 and 8-4 for a test trial.The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30375 :A 17 length facing is medium on a 100 tip but towards the short side for a 110+ tip. The second number is considered the most important by many mouthpiece workers because it's really the working part of the facing, the point where the reed has to start bending significantly around the curve.Date: 2013-12-07 21:00. Selmer Paris clarinet serial numbers are either a plain number up to four figures long and then a letter prefix followed by a number, usually up to four figures long (eg. A1234) - the serial number is stamped by the C#/G# tonehole on the top joint and on the lower joint above the tenon.The S1 and S2 both had the same bore size (14.75mm) but the S1 was the new model pro level clarinet they offered in the early '90s (they also made some clarinets back in the late '40s) and had a longer top joint tenon and a resulting deep barrel socket that gave better stability when pulling the barrel out when tuning.A rough description of the polycylindrical bore is that it's a series of stepped tapers, like taking a large coffee can and putting a large soup can into it, then a smaller soup can, then finally a small tomato paste can into that. Get two sets of these cans. Now, cut the tops and bottoms of all of the cans out and lash them together with duct ...The barrel is slightly shaped/curved like J-Lo (narrower at top, wider towards the bottom). Wood throughout the clarinet is straight grained, glass-smooth inside and out. The bell is ringless and has a thumb-wide smoothly-notched groove around the inside (just under where the LJ tenon slips in). All cork was in shape and well-fitted.E11N (made in France) With the E11 France also came a higher price. In 2010, Buffet released a clarinet labeled as the "E11". This was simply the E11 France but with nickel-plated keys rather than silver plated keys and was put into a woodshell case vs the backpack case of the E11 France. These instruments were other wise identical.Hell, I used one tonight; we're doing In To The Woods, and I got shanghaied into playing the weird clarinet part which switches to A clarinet for no apparent reason (i.e., it doesn't use the extended range, and the key isn't that extreme). I'm going to have to buy a double stand, since I gave my little folding pegs away to young clarinet players over the past fifteen years.Bb Clarinet backup = another "T" facing but with a longer lay (more of a European style setup) and a 3 3/4 Signature Legere reed. Bass Clarinet = Vandoren B45 (an old mouthpiece) with a Legere 2 1/2. Bb Contra-Bass Clarinet = a no name mouthpiece with a Legere 2 1/2. Let me say one final comment about your selected reed strength.The clarinet was devised and developed largely as a boxwood instrument. Clarinetists from Mozart's Anton Stadler to Weber's Baermanns, to Sphor's Hermstedt, to Brahms' Richard Muhlfeld, as well as Crussel and Cavallini mostly or exclusively played boxwood instruments, whether they warped and had to be rebored or not. The Clarinet Composition/Composers Database. Discography (in progress) The Clarinet Bulletin Board. The Ethnic Clarinet Bulletin Board. The Oboe Bulletin Board. The Flute Bulletin Board. The Doublers Bulletin Board. The Fingering Bulletin Board (fingerings for wind instruments) The Keepers (Best of the BBoard) Back to the audition question--go for it. I have played clarinet in bands and orchestras for 9 years in a row and I will never, ever get as good as some of the kids in coming through the better secondary schools today. It would be great if they could be given the same credit, accolades and money as some sports figures? [email protected] a charming and low-key getaway, consider visiting one of Spain's most beautiful villages for a vacation. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new inf...In this video, we're taking a look at the Vandoren VK1 synthetic clarinet reed. Is it really the latest and greatest in synthetic clarinet reeds? We'll find ...Author: Brenda Siewert. Date: 2006-01-16 20:21. David, the wood and silver work are the same on the Opus II as the Opus. The difference is mainly in the layout of the keys and the adjustable bridge mechanism. I believe the Concerto is more common than the Opus because they seem to sell more of them than the Opus.The Clarinet BBoard. Has anyone ever noticed how weaker players tend to be put on the second and third clarinet parts by band conductors in high school and non-music faculty bands? And then they are always telling the second and third clarinets to play out, or that those parts are weak.The Clarinet BBoard. I recently sent two selmer mouthpieces to Brad Behn to be refaced. One was an HS*, the other an "S"=both mouthpieces had facings on the table in an oval. Both sound very good, but I prefer the "S" mouthpiece to the HS*. I have heard and read that the HS* is a fine mouthpiece, and a mouthpiece that many who do custom ...The clarinet is a versatile instrument that sees a lot of usage in genres ranging from classical and jazz, to military and marching bands. This is in no small part due to its distinct timbre, which is renowned for its smoothness. That said, there are a wide variety of options when it comes to buying clarinets, but you will easily be able to ...Schumann published them alternatively for clarinet or cello, and there are many very fine cello performances -- maybe more than there are on clarinet. They are written for A clarinet, but the first piece in particular is often transposed on Bb, to avoid a single nasty slur -- the one from top line F up to C# and then down to C.Woodwind.org is a comprehensive web site for clarinetists, with mailing lists, bulletin boards, music, research, and more. The Clarinet BBoard is one of the forums where you can discuss any clarinet-related topic with other players.Bb Clarinet backup = another "T" facing but with a longer lay (more of a European style setup) and a 3 3/4 Signature Legere reed. Bass Clarinet = Vandoren B45 (an old mouthpiece) with a Legere 2 1/2. Bb Contra-Bass Clarinet = a no name mouthpiece with a Legere 2 1/2. Let me say one final comment about your selected reed strength.A rough description of the polycylindrical bore is that it's a series of stepped tapers, like taking a large coffee can and putting a large soup can into it, then a smaller soup can, then finally a small tomato paste can into that. Get two sets of these cans. Now, cut the tops and bottoms of all of the cans out and lash them together with duct ...Date: 2013-06-10 15:48. I've usually got a couple dozen at any given time. The current collection is as follows: Bb Clarinets: 2 x Selmer CT enhanced boehm (18/7) Selmer CT Omega enhanced boehm. Selmer RI enhanced boehm (metal) Selmer K-series (17/7) Leblanc Dynamique enhanced boehm.The clarinet bboard is a resource more than maker of product. And it has no competition to speak of. It only stays afloat due to the 30 year dedication of one man whose niche market simply doesn't command the audience, and commensurate financial worth of a Facebook, for example.The Clarinet BBoard. After years on Vandoren Classic and some unsuccessful trials with different "V"-type reeds. I've finally switched my reed brand. It's not that I dislike the general cut and responsiveness of a Vandoren Classic reed (I used to play the 2.5 on a Viotto B3 Mouthpiece), I've just had enough with 3-5 reeds in a box of 10 ending ...Frank Yiannas, who worked on the response during the 2022 formula shortage, explained why the agency's response was insufficient It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Dr...A Source of Information for the Clarinet Amateur, Professional, and Anyone Who "Just Wants to Know" This is the April, 2024 Edition of the Clarinet Pages. Additions and updates are made frequently, so check back often. Search Woodwind.OrgBrowse All Sheet Music. Download sheet music for Jazz. Choose from Jazz sheet music for such popular songs as I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover - Bb Instrument, Take Five - Bb Instrument, and Cantina Band - Clarinet. Print instantly, or sync to our free PC, web and mobile apps.3781 posts · Joined 2000. #16 · Mar 28, 2008. I found a lot of interesting stuff on the Australian Clarinet & Saxophone Web site too. If you're into vintage hardware, and who isn't, our own Steve Sklar's ClarinetPerfection.com has a lot of info. There's not much in the way of a forum or discussion, but some very interesting reading.The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1805 : Last Post: 2024-01-24 02:51: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14225 : Last Post: 2023-12-20 09:53: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30367 :The barrel is slightly shaped/curved like J-Lo (narrower at top, wider towards the bottom). Wood throughout the clarinet is straight grained, glass-smooth inside and out. The bell is ringless and has a thumb-wide smoothly-notched groove around the inside (just under where the LJ tenon slips in). All cork was in shape and well-fitted.17 offers from $28.95. #5. Eastar Clarinet Stand Portable Detachable Holder Bracket with Storage Bag, EST-003, Black. 501. 1 offer from $19.99. #6. RANMING Clarinet Stand Black Portable Clarinet Stand, Professional Foldable Clarinet Stand,4-Leg Support Clarinet Stand,Stable and Scratch-Resistant Clarinet Stand. 2.The plastic Artleys had a wood-like finish to them. Have a close look at the ends of the tenons, the insides of the sockets and the bore to be sure as plastic instruments will be uniformly smooth and shiny whereas wooden clarinets will have exposed wood grain showing in these areas. The only model number I can find with 8S in it is the 28S ...These notes can be difficult to play with a clear, centered sound due to the complex harmonic structure of the clarinet's sound waves. By using resonance fingerings, the player can eliminate certain overtones and emphasize others, resulting in a more focused sound. One common resonance fingering on the clarinet is the "throat tone" fingering.The Clarinet BBoard. I have a Selmer A clarinet with a 3xxx serial #--"Brevete SGDG" stamped on the top joint--means patent pending, more or less--and made in the 1930s or so. Great sound, wood in good shape--BUT the ring keys on both joints are totally worn, makes playing a chore, and it's become clear that getting spare parts is hopeless.I need HELP! If you're interested in adding to this collection of information, including any aspect of clarinet pedagogy, equipment, hints, tips, techniques, and traps, please mail me at [email protected] The information presented here is a compilation of discussion and suggestions from the subscribers of the KLARINET mailing list along with links to other …playing problems: 1. Force the habit of biting (upward jaw pressure) in order to begin, control, center, or clarify the tone, especially at softer dynamics. 2.Cause difficulty in finding good reeds, make reed balance precarious and, depending on the degree or severity of askewity, can totally frustrate the.The Clarinet BBoard. Has anyone ever noticed how weaker players tend to be put on the second and third clarinet parts by band conductors in high school and non-music faculty bands? And then they are always telling the second and third clarinets to play out, or that those parts are weak.Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. "International Spotlight" showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community.I have a fall 1985 "Clarinetwork," and there is an ad for new and reconditioned clarinets. Here's an excerpt. New. Noblet Artist 45 Bb $395. Selmer Bb Series 10S $695. Reconditioned. Buffet S-1 Bb, #125000 series $525. Buffet R13 Bb, #195000 series $550. Buffet R13 Bb, #23000 series $450.Bb Tone Clarinet for Beginners, 17 Keys Student Level Bakelite Clarinet Woodwind Band and Orchestra Musical Instruments with Reeds,Case,Cleaning Cloth,Screwdriver for Kids, Adults, Beginners(black) 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. $124.69 $ 124. 69. FREE delivery Fri, Sep 15 . Or fastest delivery Thu, Sep 14 .8. DAddario Woodwinds Bb-Clarinet Reserve Evo 10E M. $134. Compare. 1. Wurlitzer Bb- Clarinet F 3WZ. $199. Compare. Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet For French reeds, Boehm wide bore (15 mm), Facing length: 22 mm, Tip opening: 1.15 mm, For wooden reeds, Recommended reeds: D'Addario, Leuthner french, Pilgerstorfer french, Vandoren V12.PRUDENTIAL CORE BOND FUND 9- Performance charts including intraday, historical charts and prices and keydata. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksJLS Clarinet Screwboard. $ 28.50. This screwboard is designed for ease of use and understanding as to where every little part goes. With a picture of a clarinet, it is very easy to place and relocate all of the parts when assembling and/or disassembling your clarinet. In Stock.Author: LarryBocaner ★ 2017. Date: 2005-09-15 19:53. When the NHK Symphony from Tokyo played a concert at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago I went backstage afterwards to talk to the clarinet players. When I asked the bass clarinetist what make instrument he played, he responded "French made--Rubrock."The left hand low E/F# pinkie keys are Buffet style (fit into a hole). The register key is also Buffet style. 2. Andre Chabot, same style left pinkie keys, but strange register key. Shiny finish on the keywork. 3. Brittany, Selmer underneath lever left hand pinkie keys, but the same strange register key of #2. 4.Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. "International Spotlight" showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community.The Clarinet BBoard. 👉 The musician has strengthened support and control regardless of the nuance. Black Diamond stakes for Sib clarinet will be gradually available from our regular dealers, starting with a brand new model: the BD6 HD!Author: vintschevski. Date: 2022-04-22 08:51. Attachment: Old Buffet serial number.jpg (92k) By the way, the logo appears in other spots on the clarinet, not just on the bell. The serial number is 5417, which according to one serial number list that I have seen means that the clarinet is from 1931. Reply To Message.I've added them to several clarinets that never originally had them, but it's far more costly to do that compared to clarinets already fitted with them at the factory. 1 - Selmer Signet 100. 2 - Yamaha YCL-631. 3 - Masspacher (Couesnon) C clarinet (also added the LH3 forked Eb/Bb) 4 - Ridenour C and Yamaha YCL-24.The Clarinet BBoard. John Davies, one of the most eminent clarinet teachers of the Twentieth century passed away last Sunday. Long-term professor and former Head of Woodwind at the Royal Academy of Music, London. There are a few of his former pupils posting on these boards, and it would be very rare to find a British orchestra in the last half ...The E-11 is one I have recommended to beginning-intermediate players a lot. It has a nice tone and is a well-constructed instrument. When you decide you want a better clarinet, or can spend the money for the R-13, then you can move up. Or, if you have the money now for an R-13 and are serious about the clarinet, you should go ahead and get an R-13.For Sale French Ledoux late 50's Bb clarinet new. petrosv. 2. 2024-03-25 22:51. LOT of 5 Pro Bb clarinet Mouthpieces + Ligs new. petrosv. 0. 2024-03-25 22:43. FS: Selmer Series 9 Low Eb Bass Clarinet, Fresh Overhaul new.The clarinet bboard is a resource more than maker of product. And it has no competition to speak of. It only stays afloat due to the 30 year dedication of one man whose niche market simply doesn't command the audience, and commensurate financial worth of a …Date: 2021-04-04 15:52. JTJC, I've ordered 2 of Clark Debut's alto clarinet mpcs, one of his standard 1.50mm opening, another one opened up to a custom opening of 1.65mm (he suggested this over his 1.60 opening on the 10K for a more obvious difference to the 1.50mm one), and they'll arrive later this month.Steve studied clarinet in Germany and always found his teacher's Oehler clarinet sound more weighty, deep, and compelling than the sound he typically got on a French Boehm and French mouthpiece. Following the lead of Ricardo Morales and Todd Levy, he switched to the more resistant Selmer Signature clarinet, moved up to #5 reeds, and worked with ...m1964. 4. 2024-04-23 01:04. Trying to date Leblanc bass clarinet. Jaysne. 15. 2024-04-23 00:12. Picking A School. Reese Oller.Date: 2022-11-29 11:25. While it’s great that most USA orchestras use the curtain (blind auditions) for all rounds now, there is a catch that really makes it not a fair fight. Experience is important, of course, so many players are invited to start in either the semifinals or sometimes the final rounds.
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Date: 2018-01-03 19:00. The Opus and Concerto models did make a few converts at the pro level. Today a great Leblanc Bb and A soprano pro level pair, with each selling between $3000 and $3800, might do even better if the quality control was tight and the basic set-up at least got the pads to seal.Author: Musikat Date: 2023-08-18 06:39 I bought two clarinets this year. The first was a longer process. I had the chance precovid to attend a local clarinet symposium and try several clarinets, including Buffets, Yamahas, Backuns and Uebels.Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017 Date: 2006-03-14 14:21 Back in olden days, Vandoren allegedly made their facings asymmetric (one rail longer than the other), for reasons I don't understand (I believe this was written in Kal Opperman's book "Handbook for Making and Adjusting Single Reeds", where he spoke about scraping more from one side of the reed to compensate for this).Clarinet - Practical Grades. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. About Practical Grades.Author: kdk ★2017 Date: 2022-07-31 12:25 Wookie001 wrote: > I'm looking for a good Boehm Bb Clarinet ligature that produces > a big sound with good projection and is suitable also forFeb 6, 2012 · The Ethnic Clarinet: Posts: 1808 : Last Post: 2024-03-08 02:00: Ethnic styles - klezmer, Macedonian, etc. The Fingering Forum: Posts: 14227 : Last Post: 2024-04-03 22:12: Run by Tim Reichard, this is a place to discuss fingerings for all woodwind instruments, from tin whistle to contrabassoon The Oboe BBoard: Posts: 30374 : Reply To Message. Re: Noblet bass clarinet! :) Author: Bob Phillips. Date: 2005-10-26 16:03. Go to your room and make the bed. First, use the sheet to polish the bell joint. Seriously, cG, the horn looks really classy. The upper joint trill keys look quite vulnerable with the horn laying in its box!JLS Clarinet Silencer Shims (25) $ 4.26. Add to cart. We're extremely proud and excited to introduce the Valentino E-Series clarinet pad. Made with an engineered felt, engineered backing, and a wrapped bladder skin surface, this premium pad has all of the great features that a technician could want. Because of its highly-precise dimensions ...paulwl Discussion starter. 7297 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Dec 3, 2003. I recently signed onto the Clarinet BBoard at www.woodwind.org to ask advice about a metal Selmer clarinet I'm having trouble with. I was pleased to find quite a bit of helpful and friendly advice, freely given to a newbie. While there, I happened in on another discussion.Date. Malerne Standard in A- worth getting? new. m1964. 2024-04-21 21:40. Rampone clarinet in C fingering new. Feliped80. 2024-04-21 13:56. Re: Rampone clarinet in C fingering new. Dibbs.Date: 2012-11-27 14:47. The most open clarinets I've played are the selmers 9 and 10 series. If you don't mind a used one the 10G is very open. If $ isn't an issue check out the new Selmers. They run around $2500 and up. The series 10's, mainly the 10G can be found on ebay for $500 to $700 or so.John, For information regarding bore sizes, try the following: <[email protected]>. The site "Clarinet Perfection" should come up. At the top, click on "Technical Information". In the drop-down box click on "Bore Sizes". BTW, there's lots of other interesting stuff on this site.One fun fact to consider is that all woodwinds (to my knowledge) operate on the left is top, right is bottom. So it would be a little strange if the clarinet was the only one in inversion. In my own playing I haven't noticed any significant advantages or struggles of playing the clarinet with a left hand dominance..