The material is very hard, but usually is also very brittle. If the clarinet is accidentally dropped, it is likely that part of the body will break, and the instrument will not be worth repairing.
Generally, the keywork mechanisms will be made from softer metals, and the manufacturing standards will be of less quality, to keep the price as low as possible. These clarinets generally will go out of adjustment very easily, and will make learning more difficult.
ABS Resin Better quality entry level clarinets will be made from this class of thermoplastic which is a mix of polymers and a variety of resins. This material is extremely durable and has higher impact strength. Often the body will be finished with a brushed effect to make it look more like black wood. Jupiter ABS resin clarinets, in particular have a nicer sound, are easier to play and are much more mechanically reliable than cheaper plastic models.
The price is not much more than an ABS clarinet which makes this the best choice for students. Wood Most wood clarinets are made from Grenadilla which is an African Blackwood.
The colour can vary from very dark to black not ebony wood used by some makers in past decades. Others are made from exotic hardwoods like Cocobolo which has a beautiful and colourful grain. Buying a new student instrument can seem like the best choice for parents who don't feel comfortable purchasing a quality used instrument, or for very young or very new players who are just starting lessons and learning the fundamentals of fingering and reading music.
If a student progresses with clarinet lessons or plays in a symphonic band or school orchestra setting, owning a student instrument may act as an impediment to their progress. A possible compromise for the budget conscious buyer is to purchase a high-quality used instrument, possibly from a graduating high school senior, or at a local college's music department. Used instruments can also be purchased online. If you go this route, follow the age old advice of caveat emptor.
Remember buying a used musical instrument can be a little bit like buying a used car. You may get a great deal, but you might have to fix a few things like replacing key pads at a surprising price to you. Another option is to rent a quality used band instrument until you can purchase one yourself. One option is to purchase an older instrument that needs to be re padded. If the bore is good condition, cork and keys can be repaired and replaced.
Noted that re padding an entire instrument can be costly, and will require that you find a musical store that can offer this service to you. Whatever you do, purchase the best quality mouthpiece you can afford. I would buy a new mouthpiece even for a nice used clarinet. Remember the spit factor! Basic parts of a clarinet include the mouthpiece, body, and bell. A high-quality used clarinet is an excellent option for student clarinet players, but a new mouthpiece if very nice to have.
This is a very well-written article! I completely agree that a great mouthpiece is a must, whether buying a plastic student model or professional wooden clarinet.
A good brand of reeds and correct strength are also crucial. I like to start with size 2 or 2. Some students don't realize that playing on too light of a reed can actually make things harder! This is a great hub for any parent wanting to buy a clarinet for their child in band or youth orchestra.
I recommend it to them! Thanks Trose, I appreciate your input! Hopefully this information will help a student or parent who is looking for a clarinet this year! Good information here. I would add that if you are looking for a professional clarinet, the Buffet R or Festival are the best choices. A pretty good student beginner model clarinet is the Yamaha. I agree with your sentiments about the Rico and Bundy clarinets. I began on a plastic Bundy clarinet and later advanced to a Buffet Festival when I became more serious about the clarinet.
Yamaha seems to be built the best for better success with beginning to intermediate students. I agree with you. I've been in marching band and that is fantastic advice.
I think if you can have an expert help you purchase your musical instrument, that is such a huge help. This article will guide you through what you should look for in a student clarinet before rounding off with reviews of 5 of the best clarinets for beginners available on the market.
A clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwinds family. The instrument has the shape of the piccolo or flute, but with a flared bell.
That air pressure creates vibrations within the instrument and these are discharged as a musical sound through the bell. It is also the most versatile and the easiest to play for students.
Beginner clarinets are intended for people who are learning the instrument. These are clarinets made from more durable plastic and hard rubber materials that can withstand possible rough handling by inexperienced learners. The instruments also require minimal tuning, which makes them easier to play than pro level clarinets. Use of cheaper but durable materials and mass production techniques also guarantee budget friendly prices.
The lower prices save parents from investing large sums of money in an instrument a child may not take up for the long term. We want to discuss what you should consider as you shop for a beginner clarinet. We owe the invention of the clarinet, at least what we know it to be today, to a German named Johann Christoph Denner. Denner, in fact, improved an instrument that people were already playing - the chalumeau. These improvements altered the sound and playability of the instrument so much that people immediately took notice.
Soon popular composers were replacing the chalumeau with the clarinet. There would be further improvements to the instrument, like the leather covered keys introduced by Iwan Muller in that made it easier to add more holes and keys to the instrument.
While there is a lot of positions regarding the origins of the clarinet name, the commonly accepted etymology is that the name derives from clarinetto, meaning little trumpet in Italian. The earliest version of the trumpet was known as the clarino in Italian. As the chalumeau was smaller than the clarino, people reckoned the new instrument sounded a lot like a small trumpet.
Reading this, you may be asking yourself why there should be a best clarinet for a beginner in the first place. But, more important for many people, pro level clarinets are expensive, costing up to 10X more than a standard beginner clarinet.
There will be a lot of trial and error while you are still learning, which can lead to chipped reeds and other learner related damage. Caring and maintaining wood clarinets also dictate a level of maturity, which makes them less ideal for young learners. A beginner clarinetist is any person learning or playing the instrument for the first time, who could be a young child in elementary school or an adult set in their career.
Even if they end up falling in love with the instrument, entrusting a young child with the care a delicate wooden instrument that costs so much may not be so smart. Clarinets with ABS resin or hard rubber bodies may not have the warm tones and response of wood clarinets, but they have greater resilience to harsh temperatures and are often a lot stronger, which is something parents in particular are most concerned with.
Unless you are going to buy your child a cheaper plastic instrument for practice and marching band which is what they are mostly going to be doing anyway it is better to hold off on the wood clarinet until later on in their training.
After all is considered, plastic clarinets are the most pragmatic way of introducing young learners to the clarinet. Even for adult learners who can afford and may deem it is best to buy a pro wood clarinet from the word go, it is still best to start off with a plastic beginner clarinet as they are easier to play and care for.
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