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| − | The Clarinet is a woodwind instrument. It is consists of a long cylindrical tube which opens into a bell shape at the bottom. The mouthpiece holds a single reed made from cane from southern [[France]]. | + | [[Image:Clarinet_1.gif|thumb|A Standard Clarinet.]]The Clarinet is a woodwind instrument. It is consists of a long cylindrical tube which opens into a bell shape at the bottom. The mouthpiece holds a single reed made from cane from southern [[France]]. |
Clarinets are made in several keys, some of which are quite rare. The most common key is B♭. The B♭ clarinet is about 60cm long and has a range of three octaves. | Clarinets are made in several keys, some of which are quite rare. The most common key is B♭. The B♭ clarinet is about 60cm long and has a range of three octaves. | ||
The body of the clarinet is constructed from wood, traditionally ebony from [[Africa]], [[Asia]], or [[South America]]. This wood is very hard and holds a high polish well. | The body of the clarinet is constructed from wood, traditionally ebony from [[Africa]], [[Asia]], or [[South America]]. This wood is very hard and holds a high polish well. | ||
Revision as of 02:18, March 10, 2007
The Clarinet is a woodwind instrument. It is consists of a long cylindrical tube which opens into a bell shape at the bottom. The mouthpiece holds a single reed made from cane from southern France.
Clarinets are made in several keys, some of which are quite rare. The most common key is B♭. The B♭ clarinet is about 60cm long and has a range of three octaves.
The body of the clarinet is constructed from wood, traditionally ebony from Africa, Asia, or South America. This wood is very hard and holds a high polish well.