The low E flat key isn't new. They were included on Full Boehm clarinets which I think were developed by Buffet. I used to have a wonderful Full Boehm Selmer Centertone. The idea is that you transpose A clarinet parts. It is interesting they brought it back.
Thanks for checking out the video. You are of course correct that it's not 'new' per se, but it's the first time it's been used on a modern production clarinet using 'standard' keywork systems and it's the question we keep getting asked! Out of interest did you found it useful on the Selmer?
I have an Amati full Boehm which is not old. This instrument may be excellent but it cannot be a first in any way. Indeed this option has been available for over one hundred years. In the 20s Bettoney produced an option of their top of the range Silva-bet as a full Boehm.
Low Eb might be a good thing but like the left hand Eb key it doesn't take into account those of us ( more likely female?) who can barely reach them or can't get anywhere near.
Interesting point Susan and thanks for watching the video :) This one is not a huge reach but we certainly understand it could be a stretch too far for some peoples hands.
But are professionals going to buy this when there is no matching 'A' instrument. This has now happened with a number of new Buffet models and leaves many of us unable to consider them as a serious option. Incidentally, the 'new' Bb will completely change the way players could finger things like the opening to the Debussy Rhapsodie. The issue throughout history has been the reluctant, conservative nature of most players in embracing change. Think Marchi clarinet or indeed the Klose instrument itself for many years.
My first buffet had a low e flat which I played in 1972 when I was 10. It is more useful in the b flat instrument as you might want to transpose an easy a clarinet part instead of changing clarinets, meaning you can now play transpose the lowest note.
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Thanks for the review. I've been looking at this one, the divine, and a couple of Selmer models.
That bottom note is important when transposing from the A clarinet part.
You will use that bottom note when stransposing from the A clarinet score.
The low E flat key isn't new. They were included on Full Boehm clarinets which I think were developed by Buffet. I used to have a wonderful Full Boehm Selmer Centertone. The idea is that you transpose A clarinet parts. It is interesting they brought it back.
Thanks for checking out the video. You are of course correct that it's not 'new' per se, but it's the first time it's been used on a modern production clarinet using 'standard' keywork systems and it's the question we keep getting asked! Out of interest did you found it useful on the Selmer?
Agreed. I have one from the 1930's.
I have an Amati full Boehm which is not old. This instrument may be excellent but it cannot be a first in any way. Indeed this option has been available for over one hundred years. In the 20s Bettoney produced an option of their top of the range Silva-bet as a full Boehm.
Low Eb might be a good thing but like the left hand Eb key it doesn't take into account those of us ( more likely female?) who can barely reach them or can't get anywhere near.
Interesting point Susan and thanks for watching the video :) This one is not a huge reach but we certainly understand it could be a stretch too far for some peoples hands.
But are professionals going to buy this when there is no matching 'A' instrument. This has now happened with a number of new Buffet models and leaves many of us unable to consider them as a serious option. Incidentally, the 'new' Bb will completely change the way players could finger things like the opening to the Debussy Rhapsodie. The issue throughout history has been the reluctant, conservative nature of most players in embracing change. Think Marchi clarinet or indeed the Klose instrument itself for many years.
My first buffet had a low e flat which I played in 1972 when I was 10.
It is more useful in the b flat instrument as you might want to transpose an easy a clarinet part instead of changing clarinets, meaning you can now play transpose the lowest note.
It is my dream Clarinet but I can never afford one.
Mine too, along with some A basset horn lower part.