ISLE OF RAASAY SOLO BASS CLARINET COURSE 2nd - 6th April 2012 on the beautiful Hebridean Isle of Raasay off the west coast of Scotland, with views over to the...
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NewBassClarinetGroup@...
Oct 11, 2011 9:55 pm
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Paolo Russo
serpentium20...
Oct 12, 2011 9:59 am
Hi everyone. Recently I joined the Choir of my Church, and since they know I play Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, they ask me to play with them, instead of ...
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Fen Loomer
washboardfen
Oct 12, 2011 11:07 am
Due to advanced personal age I am selling my Buffet clarinet. It is in mint condition and must be seen and played to be appreciated. I would hope anyone...
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John DiProfio
jwdipro
Oct 12, 2011 11:25 am
Hello all: I am selling my small collection of clarinets...all play well and are in good repair. There are 1 Bb Selmer Centered Tone Soprano, 1 Bb Selmer 5...
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Nick
nickphil19
Oct 12, 2011 4:45 pm
Having done this for a few years, my advice would be not to stick to one part. Between clarinet and bass clarinet you can cover all four voice parts, so why...
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Rome
romefestival
Oct 16, 2011 3:21 pm
(Please forward as in line text to performers) Dear Bass Clarinet and Clarinet Players, The deadline for EARLY DECISION MAXIMUM FINANCIAL AID is coming fast....
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Cornelius Boots
corneliusboo...
Oct 28, 2011 8:02 pm
Here is a link to the ad: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/2666828765.html This case has served me well for years, but it is time to part ways for ...
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Bradley Stevens
clockhorse
Oct 31, 2011 6:19 pm
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ml_drapkin
Nov 6, 2011 5:18 pm
I set up my Google news to look for "clarinet"; and this article amusingly popped up: ...
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Gary Van Cott
garyvancott
Nov 7, 2011 6:09 pm
We received 10 copies of this book prior to ClarinetFest and now have 4 left. It will make an excellent holiday gift for yourself or someone else. You can read...
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Keith Bowen
keith.bowen@...
Nov 7, 2011 7:14 pm
Gorgeous book. Strongly recommended for anyone with a serious interest in historical clarinets. Keith From: NewBassClarinetGroup@yahoogroups.com ...
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Kenneth
kkshaw43
Nov 11, 2011 3:33 pm
I came across the Sax-on support from Quodlibet. It has a 3-leg base like a Hamilton stand with a rod and hook to hold the instrument. You tilt the stand to...
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suchan38
Nov 11, 2011 5:54 pm
As a retired school music teacher, I can testify that leaving any instrument on a stand unattended, except maybe a tuba chair, is a disaster waiting to happen....
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Gary Van Cott
garyvancott
Nov 11, 2011 6:03 pm
I have a friend who uses one of these for bari sax in the pit. It is very useful for doubling, but you have to be careful hooking the instrument on. Gary ...
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Maurice Reviol
mauricereviol
Nov 12, 2011 3:29 am
First thing I made myself when I got my Buffett, was a very long spike that I can use when standing up playing...wouldn't play any other way... Regards, ...
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clarnibass
Nov 12, 2011 11:10 am
That stand looks a bit restrictive, if it even works for playing standing. I've made a long peg, actually two, and used them for a while, but eventually...
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Mark
markandrewthiel
Nov 12, 2011 3:22 pm
I agree with the disaster waiting to happen analyses. Just looking at the picture ( http://www.quodlibet.com/SaxonGen.php ) made me cringe. It looks like...
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Jeff A. Bowles
jabpoke
Nov 12, 2011 4:27 pm
I have a large contrabass, wood, and there's no stands that seem to exist for it. I put it into the case (there's one place on the backside that can lean...
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nickinthepit
Nov 12, 2011 11:40 pm
I use the Sax-on support in the pit when playing sax. It facilitates fast horn changes because you don't have to hook and unhook the neck strap. I'd never...
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Kenneth
kkshaw43
Nov 13, 2011 1:48 pm
Contra clarinets go out of adjustment at the slightest bump and are so top-heavy that I'd never trust one to a stand. A contrabassoon is heavier, but the...
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Peter Gentry
juninhopauli...
Nov 15, 2011 5:23 pm
Does anyone know of Castle Music88 that advertise on ebay? They have a Bass to lowC for under £1000 although there will no doubt be some import duty to pay. ...
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Gary Van Cott
garyvancott
Nov 15, 2011 5:31 pm
I have tried them (Chinese low C bass clarinets) at the NAMM show and at Kessler & Sons. In my opinion they play like Bundys that go down to low C. I don't...
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John DiProfio
jwdipro
Nov 15, 2011 6:01 pm
... Don't know a thing about the Chinese bass, but I do know of a Buffet for sale at $5k firm. johnd...
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Bobby M
matterofstyle
Nov 22, 2011 5:32 am
I know I have not posted since 2009 about the BBb Ridenour Contra. Just wnated to let everyone know that it is holding up nicely. I use this as a primary...
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Richalder1@...
richalder1
Nov 29, 2011 1:18 am
I've found this link http://domainedelariviere.ca/inf.php and want to share it with you...
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Bobby M
matterofstyle
Dec 2, 2011 1:09 am
The EEb contra arrived today. I did not have time to play on the horn as of yet. Visual inspection. looks well made, (exact same configuation as the BBb...
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Kenneth
kkshaw43
Dec 3, 2011 5:22 pm
more f#$*%& SPAM...
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Trevor
barrtrevor
Dec 12, 2011 11:14 pm
Hello, Does anyone have experience with Vandoren mouthpieces, especially the B44? I'm looking for something in the under $200 price range and they seem to...
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Lawrence Bocaner
lbocaner
Dec 13, 2011 1:22 am
Trevor, I don't know where you saw "pretty good reviews" for Vandoren bass clarinet mouthpieces; most bass clarinet players I know consider them to be mediocre...
