Can you name this instrument?

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Gandalfe

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Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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13 Responses to Can you name this instrument?

  2. Unknown's avatar F says:
    February 2, 2008 at 04:16

    I’m going to say Clarinets. Perhaps in Bb and A.

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  3. Unknown's avatar Lizzie-Beth4Him says:
    February 2, 2008 at 12:27

    My guess was a clarinet. 

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  4. Unknown's avatar JaAG says:
    February 2, 2008 at 18:52

    It is a clarinet, but a very rare one. Okay, here’s a clue. Think quarter tones.

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  5. Unknown's avatar Lizzie-Beth4Him says:
    February 3, 2008 at 02:05

    Have to start by saying I don’t know clarinets… other than a brief introductions during my elementary years and drib or drabs of information and listening experience.  I did a little research, based on your hint, and have come up with this:
     
    Do you have one of Dr. R. H. Stein’s original quarter-tone clarinets?

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  6. Unknown's avatar Alan says:
    February 3, 2008 at 17:17

    Interesting that the two barrels (plumbing…) are of a different length – so the two sides produce different pitches.  Is it one that you’ve bought ?  Interesting pickup (?) under the ligature, or is it to switch sides with a twitch of the jaw ?  Sound sample please…

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  7. Unknown's avatar JaAG says:
    February 3, 2008 at 18:08

    Al, no I don’t have one of these Quartertone Clarinets by Schuler.
    Beth, I wish.  :o)
    All, this actually came up in a thread that started about Albert clarinets.

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  8. Unknown's avatar Carol says:
    February 3, 2008 at 22:57

    I hope you have enough breath and fingers for that thing.

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  9. Unknown's avatar Susan says:
    February 3, 2008 at 23:49

    Looks like you’d need some extra fingers to make that thing work. I wonder why it didn’t catch on. 😉

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  10. Unknown's avatar Lizzie-Beth4Him says:
    February 4, 2008 at 02:10

    Gandalfe –  Well, chocolates sure don’t hurt…lol…in moderation.  My sweetheart and I already give, and share love, every day, so for me it is the chocolates…and for him it is a romantic dinner out that includes steak and potatoes. 😉
     
    Now I had better look at the link you left. 

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  11. Unknown's avatar Lizzie-Beth4Him says:
    February 4, 2008 at 02:13

    From Suzy and Carol’s comments…both musicians…am I to infer that either more than one person plays it…or the person had extra fingers?

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  12. Unknown's avatar Lizzie-Beth4Him says:
    February 4, 2008 at 02:22

    That was supposed to be a joke.  😉    Sorry about that!  Checked out your link.  So…you have an "Albert" and it give you more tone choices?

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  13. Unknown's avatar Laoch says:
    February 4, 2008 at 03:58

    Where is Benny Goodman when we need him?

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