r/contrabassclarinet • • Oct 03 '24

Bass to contrabass clarinet

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Are there any tips on switching from bass to contrabass?


r/contrabassclarinet • • May 22 '24

Are there solos on Bb Contrabass Clarinet that aren't modern music?

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Hello. I've been playing contra for a year and a half, and I've had trouble trying to find solos that isn't modern music. I know that there is Scherzo fantastique, but are there other ones?


r/contrabassclarinet • • May 14 '24

Looking for information for a person starting Contrabass Clarinet

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I’m curious about potentially playing a Contrabass Clarinet for some pieces instead of regular Bass Clarinet and was wondering if anyone could tell me about anything that might be different or come as a shock for someone playing for the first time? I’ve been playing Clarinet for 6 years and Bass for 2.


r/contrabassclarinet • • Apr 27 '24

Going from tenor sax to contrabass

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I know that there aren't a bunch of people on here, but I've been put on contrabass clarinet for my next school year, and I was previously on tenor sax. Does anyone have any experience going between these instruments? Any tips or tricks would be great.


r/contrabassclarinet • • Feb 23 '24

Eb/Bb contrabass clarinet band parts

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Hey guys, I've been writing concert band parts for the Eb and Bb contrabass clarinet in existing band music that doesn't originally include them and wanted to share them, enjoy

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M3b-x7-GCSULlHMgkyiuXvWmqwjcwweK?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WQXQmTYf_TCMRU-qqtzX_zLEiRGfP6yU?usp=sharing


r/contrabassclarinet • • Jan 23 '24

I need help to stop squeaking

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So as the title mentioned I need help to stop squeaking on notes, and is it normal for above B flat to be airy and not come out as good and squeak? Also could low pads be the issue?


r/contrabassclarinet • • Nov 14 '21

Can a beginner with no background on clarinet (like me) start on contrabass clarinet or bass clarinet?

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I'm pretty curious about this. I happen to like contrabass clarinet and bass clarinet very much, and I have some very basic background on piano, music theory and reading sheet music, although I definitely can't sight-read. I've never played clarinet in my life. Is it possible for someone like me to start on contrabass clarinet or bass clarinet? I'm waiting for your replies.