How to choose a clarinet

Types of clarinet

B♭ pipe

It is the standard clarinet. It is used in music of various fields such as orchestra and brass band.

A pipe

It is a clarinet that is semitones (2 times shorter) lower than B♭. They grow in size and are often used in orchestras.

E♭ pipe

It is a clarinet that is 4 degrees higher than B♭. The size will be smaller.

Other

・Alto clarinet
・Bass clarinet
・Contrabass clarinet

Material

ABS plastic

It has excellent durability, easy to clean, and easy to make sounds, and it is a highly regarded material. Because it can produce a stable sound, we recommend it to those who want to get used to the basic clarinet mechanism and fingering.

Granadia (Wooden)

It is a common clarinet material. You can play soft tones.

Other

・Metallic

Key types

Bame type (French pipe)

It is the standard key type. It has been designed to be relatively simple to link a number of keys, and most performers in Japan as well as beginners use Bame type clarinets.

Ehrer type (German tube)

It has a shorter history than the Bame type, and it is a type not found in Japan. The operation of the keys is also complicated and it has a harsh tone. German performers often use it.