I don't think that lifting the body in the air on toes (4.53) corrects the flat D in altisimo Boehm clarinet, but right pinky Eb helps. On Oehler there's no lift in the air (6.05), just because it's tempered.
Those saying the German system is superior should remember that it is a matter of taste. In the 19th century, it was the brighter sound of the French system that was more popular, and in the mid-twentieth century the now largely extinct English clarinet was a very popular sound, which is somewhere between the two. Personally, I prefer the French sound. Nice playing, btw!
Thank you very much! Your video is very helpful and as an Asian, I suppose you are unbiased ;-) As a composer I must say that the German Clarinet is sounding significantly better, it is like the difference between a fine Guarneri Violin and and a good instrument from another violin maker. The sound is warmer and much more touching. And I do not say that because I am German, I closed my eyes while listening. That is a bit a dilemma as composer, as the French system is much more common internationally. But now I understand the "battle" between the proponents of each system.
Not only that I am impressed as you manage both systems amazingly, you are a true master in playing the instument and I thank you for posting this video.
It is not just the keys and fingering that are different between the German (Oehler) and the French (Boehm). Major differences are: A. size of the bore, B. the mouthpiece design approach, C. barrel design, D. size of holes. German manufacturer Wurlitzer produces Reform-Boehm system clarinets, that use French fingering (and they improved even on that), but produce superior sound of the German clarinet.
Thank you for this rare demo. Perhaps people don't want to hear that German is obviously better, especially for classical. How can you not prefer that sweet, compact, woody sound.
I didn't hear much difference between the two. I would have appreciated a discussion of the differences between the two for the player. Is the Oehler clarinet the same as the Albert clarinet?
Due to the wider cane, the sound on Boehm's clarinet squeaks on high notes. At the same time, Ohler's clarinet sounds softer even on the lower register.
in greek and eastern european/ middle eastern traditional and folk music the Oehler/ Albert system is the norm, as well as in dixieland, gypsy jazz and swing, so they hold their places well and us greeks are waaayyy more familiar with that system contrary to the Boehm system which is played only by classical clarinetists, and since we have extremely poor classical tradition in contrary to extremely rich folkisch tradition, and a very strong lean into jazz too, it's all Oehler/ Albert system here.
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I don't think that lifting the body in the air on toes (4.53) corrects the flat D in altisimo Boehm clarinet, but right pinky Eb helps. On Oehler there's no lift in the air (6.05), just because it's tempered.
French clarinets are absolutely forbidden in German and Austrian professional orchestras.
Those saying the German system is superior should remember that it is a matter of taste. In the 19th century, it was the brighter sound of the French system that was more popular, and in the mid-twentieth century the now largely extinct English clarinet was a very popular sound, which is somewhere between the two. Personally, I prefer the French sound. Nice playing, btw!
The German one is warmer and smoother to my ears. ;-)
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What this shows to me: how good a german clarinet is and how bad jazz is
Italian pizza, Swiss watch, Spanish guitar, French croissant, German clarinet.
Thank you very much! Your video is very helpful and as an Asian, I suppose you are unbiased ;-) As a composer I must say that the German Clarinet is sounding significantly better, it is like the difference between a fine Guarneri Violin and and a good instrument from another violin maker. The sound is warmer and much more touching. And I do not say that because I am German, I closed my eyes while listening. That is a bit a dilemma as composer, as the French system is much more common internationally. But now I understand the "battle" between the proponents of each system.
The cuckoo sounds best, and after that the German system clarinet! The Boehm sounds shrill in comparison.
Thumbs up for the cuckoo bird singing in the background :D
Boehm is a German name. Dehler is a German name as well. I had German in school many years...
Interesting and helpful video. Thanks!
Not only that I am impressed as you manage both systems amazingly, you are a true master in playing the instument and I thank you for posting this video.
It is not just the keys and fingering that are different between the German (Oehler) and the French (Boehm). Major differences are: A. size of the bore, B. the mouthpiece design approach, C. barrel design, D. size of holes. German manufacturer Wurlitzer produces Reform-Boehm system clarinets, that use French fingering (and they improved even on that), but produce superior sound of the German clarinet.
I wish german were more available. They sound like a perfect fit for blues and jazz
Thank you for this rare demo. Perhaps people don't want to hear that German is obviously better, especially for classical. How can you not prefer that sweet, compact, woody sound.
I didn't hear much difference between the two. I would have appreciated a discussion of the differences between the two for the player. Is the Oehler clarinet the same as the Albert clarinet?
Due to the wider cane, the sound on Boehm's clarinet squeaks on high notes. At the same time, Ohler's clarinet sounds softer even on the lower register.
thanks for this, you made me buy an oehler clarinet !
in greek and eastern european/ middle eastern traditional and folk music the Oehler/ Albert system is the norm, as well as in dixieland, gypsy jazz and swing, so they hold their places well and us greeks are waaayyy more familiar with that system contrary to the Boehm system which is played only by classical clarinetists, and since we have extremely poor classical tradition in contrary to extremely rich folkisch tradition, and a very strong lean into jazz too, it's all Oehler/ Albert system here.