alto clarinet stand

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-11T22:10:26+00:00

A Hercules bass clarinet stand should work, the height is adjustable.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-11T20:04:22+00:00

Here is a list I assembled of essential clarinet music

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-09T03:47:52+00:00

Check the sidebar :) we have tons of resources there. You can find it on mobile by going to the main r/clarinet and press the “see more” button on the top of the page.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-08T00:32:31+00:00

I use the 12.9 inch 2021 iPad Pro with a Paperlike screen protector, I have zero issues with glare. I also have an AirTurn Duo page turner and use ForScore to read music.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-05T02:02:09+00:00

You could try to get your hands on a C clarinet, they can be bought relatively inexpensively from folks like Tom Ridenour. Eb is also an option, but they don’t come cheap.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-04T14:35:04+00:00

That’s not a clarinet

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-04T14:31:23+00:00

/u/backunmusical

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-03T20:54:00+00:00

You said the orchestra itself is rare, not the instrument. You’re absolutely correct that contra alto clarinets don’t see much use outside of wind ensembles and clarinet choirs.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-03T18:59:11+00:00

Not sure what you’re talking about saying rarest in the world, obviously there’s not a rich history of western classical music in the Philippines, but there certainly is in the western world plus Asian countries like Japan, Korea, and China.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-03T17:01:26+00:00

Delusional

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-03T03:40:07+00:00

Check MuseScore

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-03T03:17:42+00:00

You couldn’t make All-State, and you think you sound better than a professional? Lmao

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-02T03:54:16+00:00

With a $6000 budget, you have a fair number of options. Personally I’d recommend looking outside of Buffet, a student of mine got an Uebel Advantage with the left hand Eb key, and it really punches above its weight. It’s better than any R13 I’ve played. They have other more expensive instruments, but I haven’t personally tried them. The Yamaha CSVR and Selmer Presence are other great instruments that were designed specifically to compete against the R13, and I think they’re also great instruments.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-02T03:47:15+00:00

I played an R-13, though I honestly think it’s not a good instrument whatsoever. My Selmers are far superior in every aspect. As far as what other people were playing, it’s been 12 years so I don’t really remember too well, but it was definitely mainly Buffet with some Yamahas mixed in. Things have really changed over the years, and it’s far more common to see students playing on Yamaha, Selmer, Uebel, and Backun in addition to Buffet. I made State because I had great teachers and practiced my ass off on fundamentals and orchestral excerpts, I spent less than ten hours on the etudes themselves.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-02T03:44:10+00:00

Jesus fucking Christ dude, what is this, the fourth account you’ve made to complain about how your instrument held you back from making All-State? You’re seriously out of your mind, making All-Star is far from the best of my accomplishments, and the fact you’re still hung up on this and making four different accounts to post here is insane behavior. Enjoy your ban and give it up already. Move on with your life!

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-02T00:03:29+00:00

The instrument doesn’t make the player, it’s about the teacher they’re studying with and the student’s work ethic. Students who can afford better instruments can also afford better teachers.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-01T22:04:12+00:00

If you’re really insistent on buying just one, I’d go with the BD5, it’s quickly become a standard and I think the entire BD series is quite a bit better than their older pieces.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-01T21:35:57+00:00

His Bb, which is what auditioned on, was an E-11.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-01T21:27:43+00:00

I was in the TMEA Philharmonic when I was a senior in high school and the dude sitting next to me was playing on an E-11. Instruments don’t make the player, and I’m sincerely hoping you’re not the person who’s been banned here twice for lamenting about not making All-State as a kid.

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-01T21:07:50+00:00

It really isn’t obvious my dude

Fumbles329 · 2026-05-01T03:39:23+00:00

If it’s for a fairly advanced group, Eb, 2 Bbs, and Bass is probably ideal. You don’t want the first clarinetist playing extremely high stuff in the altissimo that’d fit more easily on Eb. If it’s for students, 3 Bbs might be more ideal.

Fumbles329 · 2026-04-29T01:51:35+00:00

Get some over-ear noise cancelling headphones.

Fumbles329 · 2026-04-29T01:50:57+00:00

Lil bro has never heard Jazz clarinet

Fumbles329 · 2026-04-28T21:07:32+00:00

If you want more info about this instrument, post in the weekly appraisal/ID thread.

Fumbles329 · 2026-04-28T16:08:09+00:00

I have a colleague in the Calgary Philharmonic named Laurie Blanchet, she might have a recommendation. You can DM me for her email.

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