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| What is the range for a Bb Clarinet? |
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| How many instruments make up the clarinet family? |
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| Name the transposition for Eb Clarinet. |
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| Name the transposition for Bb Clarinet |
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| Name the transposition for A Clarinet |
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| Name the transposition for Eb Alto Clarinet |
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| Name the transposition for Bb Bass Clarinet |
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| Octave and major 2nd lower |
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| Name the transposition for Eb Contra Alto Clarinet |
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| Octave and major 6th lower |
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| Name the transposition for Bb Contra Bass Clarinet |
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| 2 octaves and major 2nd lower |
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| How do you fix intonation on a Bb clarinet if it is sharp? |
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| Start with barrel, then upper joint, then bell. |
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| With which notes should the right hand be down to improve intonation? |
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| Where would you first try to fix tuning on a Bass Clarinet? |
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| What are the pros and cons of the Leger reed? |
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Pros: lasts forever, consistent in different climates, no need for soaking.
Cons: not good quality sound, more expensive |
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| What strength of reed should beginners use? |
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| What is the open part of the mouthpiece called? |
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| Name the brands of Clarinets |
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| Buffett, Yamaha, Selmer, Le Blanc |
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| What materials can a clarinet be made of? |
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| How often should you take a Clarinet to a shop? |
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| What is done to a clarinet at the shop? |
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| Besides physically lengthening the instrument, what else could you do to improve intonation when sharp? |
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| Lower reed, loosen embeture, or use a softer reed. |
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| How can you fix intonation if you are flat? |
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| Tighten embeture, raise the reed, use a harder reed. |
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| Name the brands of mouthpieces. |
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Vandoren
Clark W. Fobes-Debut |
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| What is the model number for the preferred Vandoren mouthpiece? |
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| Name the brands of reeds. |
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| Vandoren, Rico, Gonzalez, Legere |
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| What is unique about the Gonzalez brand? |
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| Quarter sizes. (2, 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3, etc.) |
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| Where do cracks usually occur? |
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| What is a good instruction book to recommend? |
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| What is a good age at which to start playing the clarinet? |
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| Which Clarinet requires no transposition? |
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| What are the three registers of the clarinet? |
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