Category Archives: Clarinet

Grenadilla Wood, Environmental Effects, and Organic Bore Oil

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Gandalfe

The best read on this subject that I have read to date: by Larry R. Naylor “I have received copies of Web discussions, involving whether grenadilla instruments can become blown-out, from customers and repair technicians from around the country. Since … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Pedler Clarinet and other goodies

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine sent me this link that shows his collection of musical instruments and accouterments. I’m sooo Jones’ing after the red Pedler clarinet in the front. Here’s what Steve says about it: "That is a very unique and … Continue reading →

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The Clarinet Bulletin Board – a Musician’s Resource

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Gandalfe

One of my favorite musician forums, besides the one I live at the Sax On The Web (SOTW) Forum, is the Clarinet BBoard. If you have questions about the clarinet, be it a vintage metal clarinet or the latest Leblanc Backun … Continue reading →

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Expecting my new Selmer Bass Clarinet (to low C)

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Gandalfe

Some time during the end of January or the beginning of February, I expect to get delivery of this Selmer Paris Modele 67, low-C bass clarinet. I’ve been working mightily on my Leblanc Paris low-Eb bass clarinet and have finally … Continue reading →

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Terry Talks about the “full Boehm” Clarinet

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gandalfe

There seems to be some misunderstanding here about the purpose of the “full Boehm” clarinet. It has two distinct aspects that it covers: 1) The low Eb key allows for the performance of A clarinet parts on a Bb clarinet. … Continue reading →

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Name that Clarinet!

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Gandalfe

This old picture used to be on the Leblanc site but has since disappeared. So I asked some people more knowledgeable than me what they were. Here is what I think is the correct answer: Ab sopranino Eb sopranino D … Continue reading →

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Benny Goodman Does the Parker Ornithology

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gandalfe

Many of the older Benny Goodman videos/films were pre-recorded and produced for particular movies, but here is a more recent rare one which is worth taking a peek at. Goodman, explains improvising and then plays Charlie Parker’s "Ornithology" with help … Continue reading →

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A Traitor Clarinet in the Ranks

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gandalfe

from the September 29, 1993 edition of the Christian Science Monitor by Robert Klose ONE of the singular pleasures of being an exchange student in Germany was the opportunity to play clarinet in one of the myriad orchestras that are … Continue reading →

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Playing the Bass Clarinet

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Gandalfe

My wife and I have joined a fledgling clarinet choir that has met a couple of times. I’m approaching the end of my first year on clarinet. In my first year of owning a clarinet I’ve only practiced about a … Continue reading →

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Playing the refurbished Selmer Paris silver clarinet

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Gandalfe

I picked up my Selmer Paris silver (I’ve taken up this term instead of metal) five-piece clarinet from the repair shop. I spent about a half hour with my fav tech talking about this instrument. After having spent a half … Continue reading →

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