Clarinet
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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.
Clarinets are made in several keys, some of which are quite rare. The most common key is Bâ. The Bâ 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.