A bb clarinet wont be much use to you if 90% of the songs youd like to learn are written for an a clarinet. Ridenour bba clarinet c bore ivorolon barrelfrederic h. Thomas ridenour the educators guide to the clarinetfrederic. There are many wrong ways to fix your clarinet, some of which will do more damage than repair. In the lower registers, it begins to sound a bit like the eb clarinet, a bit thinner than the bb. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. Clarinet fingerings also contains two essays on fingering usage, numerous pages of blank fingerings which enables the clarinetist to personalize the book with his or her favorite fingerings. Learn more clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual. Tom ridenours website looks very convincing but id like to hear from those of you who know his clarinets on a professional level. The ridenour thumb saddle eliminates the pinch tension between the thumb and fingers by simply opening the hand up.
Ridenour educators guide to the clarinet for clarinet textbooks. Check out over 100 free clarieducational videos by tom on youtube. Designed to hold sound together, preventing it from opening up an dlosing quality while phrasing expressively, especially in the high register. It is the single best book on this topic and should be in every serious. Tom ridenour s educators guide to the clarinet is a clarinet pedagogy for all ages. These were the new original lyrique 576 clarinets which are manufactured in china to tom ridenours rigorous specifications, shipped to tom in america and hand finished by him. It has been sanitized and is guaranteed to be completely playable. There are tremendous nuggets of information for performers and teachers at all levels. Fingerings book, the educators guide to the clarinet, dvds. Josh johnson play tests the lyrique libertas tom presents an overview on youtube of the new lyrique libertas bb clarinet.
Thats when as mentioned by william the concerto and opus came onto the scene. Clarinet repair and repair kits we also sell clarinet supplies if you wish to repair your clarinet, make clarinet upgrades, or create a clarinet repair kit. Basic clarinet repair and maintenance repair books and. Tom presents an overview on youtube of the new lyrique libertas bb clarinet. When the educators guide to the clarinet first appeared in january of 2000 its publication instantly met wide acclaim from both educators and performers. There are many kinds of them available in various materials and for differing skill levels. Tom ridenour educators guide to the clarinet softcover spiral bound book. I play on a professional libertas with a ridenour artist pro mouthpiece and sometimes a vandoren jb5 jazz piece ivorolon barrel and performance ligature. When tom ridenour came on the scene at leblanc things improved for them dramatically in the clarinet dept.
Clarinet repair and clarinet overhaul clarinet repair kit. The educators guide to the clarinet has received high praise from some of. Im looking for a stepup instrument from my trustworthy vito and this horn has double register key and other professional features. We specialize in the highest quality instruments and equipment for wind musicians at an affordable price. Jun 19, 2012 there are many wrong ways to fix your clarinet, some of which will do more damage than repair.
How to test and select clarinets, all about clarinet mouthpieces, fundamentals of reed balancing, clarinet repair and maintenance, and accessories for the clarinet. The guide contains a wealth of information and handy tips on all aspects of playing and teaching the clarinet. Shop online for ridenour clarinet mouthpieces at music123 unmatched selection, superior service and the guaranteed lowest prices. Designed to provide top professional performance features by tom ridenour, the c clarinet will exceed all that you hoped a c clarinet could ever beand do so without your piggy bank fearing for its life. The ridenour even resembles the selmer in key cup design and such, whereas the early arioso lowc bass of which i bought one of the very first production units was really just a hardrubber knockoff of the yamaha. The rest of the book is on the tools and techniques of clarinet repair. The clarinet is a good example of the natural branchingout of musical instruments over time. Thomas ridenour holds a masters degree in clarinet performance from yale university. Please send all clarinet repairs or clarinet returns to. Compared to grenadilla most players find ivorolon barrels to be darker, more resonant and tonally stable than grenadilla wood, while at the same time producing a. Also, i would be sceptical of an unmarked clarinet someone says is a ridenour if it doesnt have ergonomic shaped register key. Finally, a comprehensive book that addresses every aspect of clarinet pedagogy, written by a master teacher, technician. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then tom ridenours basic clarinet repair and maintenance videos spare you the tedium of reading thousands of words and pouring over diagrams and drawings.
Prior to that tom had done work only for himself and his students, with the intention of improving their clarinet equipment so he could teach them. Tom ridenour s website looks very convincing but id like to hear from those of you who know his clarinets on a professional level. Start by marking the educators guide to the clarinet as want to read. Were always adding items, including special values you wont find anywhere else. The ridenour a series clarinet mouthpiece has a dark. Prior to that tom had done work only for himself and his students, with the intention of making their clarinet equipment good so he could teach them.
Clarinets went through many changes over the centuries leading to the primary. Although its a woodwind it was first developed in the early 1700s to solve a brass instrument problem. So far ive read a lot about grabners and they appear to be excellent. Maintain your clarinet and keep it in top playing condition. I hope tom ridenour will attend clarifest 2014 at louisiana state university, baton rouge, in the last week of july and bring some libertas clarinets to try. How to test and select clarinets all about clarinet mouthpieces all about clarinet reeds accessories for the clarinet repair and maintenance california residents.
Id played selmers and buffets that cost 3 or 4 times as muchlent to meand i. Dale barton points out some common mistakes made when trying to fix your own horn. Step by step easy directions for overhauling your instrument first edition. Because of the difference in sound and the fact that it takes some getting used to a significantly smaller clarinet, my thought would be to approach this clarinet almost like doubling on another instrument.
A clarinet is a musical instrument that has been used for centuries. Compared to grenadilla most players find ivorolon barrels to be darker, more resonant and tonally stable than grenadilla wood, while at the same time producing a more responsive tone of greater clarity. Clarinet repair and maintenance instructional dvds by tom ridenour. Ridenour clarinet products, 9216 premier row, dallas, tx 75247. The educators guide to the clarinet has received high praise from some of the worlds finest clarinetists. If you buy one book on playing the clarinet make it the educators guide to the clarinet. We appreciate our long time supporters as well as our newest supporters. But now i can say if you buy one book on how to play the clarinet make it the. Its made of hard rubber and should not be as affected by hot. Basic clarinet repair and maintenance is a 3 dvd set that includes two and a half hours of video instruction that will quickly teach you how to do clarinet repairs and maintain your clarinet in top playing condition. The lx had the same inline trill key setup as the ll, while the key design of the concerto and opus became more like the buffets. Other professors ive been in contact with either have no comment or dont want to comment. Clarinet fingerings book, the educators guide to the clarinet, dvds.
Tom ridenour has written a pedagogy book for the ages. Come back soon for great clarinet products at great prices. The origins of ridenour clarinet products go all the way back to 1975 when tom ridenour first began offering his clarinet repair, maintenance and acoustical skills to the wider clarinet community. Basic clarinet repair and maintenance repair books and videos. The full range of instruments can be found in ridenour clarinet products page. Ive been looking into a new clarinet, and usually, id just jump into an r, but im intrigued by the ridenour hard rubber models because they wont have the problems with wood instruments, and i dont play that much.
These are excellent synthetic reeds for clarinet or sax. The first number stands for flute, the second for oboe, the third for clarinet, the fourth for bassoon, and the fifth separated from the woodwinds by a dash is for horn. In the 2000 tom published the educators guide to the clarinet, the first complete, systematic pedagogy of the clarinet in the instruments history. Made of hard rubber by renowned american mouthpiece and clarinet maker. Check out over 100 of toms free educational videos on youtube.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then tom ridenours basic clarinet repair and maintenance videos spare you the tedium of reading thousands of words. This amazing, clear and concise book needs to be in the library of every clarinetist. I saw that tom ridenour produces pieces for about half the price but i have failed to find with any endorsements on this site. Note just like books for any other class at ksu, reeds, and music are. Any plated parts will be ultrasonically cleaned and lightly buffed. Open quick view dialog for selmer paris saxophone pad sets. Im also a dealer for bravo reeds and related accessories from hollywood winds. Any additional instruments piano in this example are indicated by w meaning with or by using a plus sign. Click an image to enlarge ridenour a series clarinet mouthpiece a series mt40 facing 886830599521 472123m. The ridenour clarinet thumb saddle reduces tension, increases relaxation and endurance and promotes correct hand position. Overhaul an overhaul will return your instrument to its original performance specifications. Ridenour educators guide to the clarinet for clarinet. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Thomas ridenour the educators guide to the clarinet.
The best educational book for learning and teaching the clarinet. Review of lyrique clarinets by leslie craven, principal clarinet orchestra of welsh national opera. Our experienced technician will disassemble your clarinet and remove the pads. Ridenour hw series clarinet mouthpiece made to replicate the bore dimensions and taper, and a chamber that is very much harold wrights chedevilles. Ridenour, lyrique 570c c clarinet and more c soprano. Ridenour authorized dealer cascio interstate music.
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Kstate clarinet handbook pdf kansas state university. It can be used in bands, orchestras, or as a solo instrument. If you have an old clarinet that hasnt been played for years, bring it in for a clarinet overhaul. If you are a hobbyist, these references are a great place to start your learning. The educators guide to the clarinet thomas ridenour on. Ridenour custom hand reamed, ivorolon clarinet barreltonal and responsive characteristics. I am in the middle of the most underpopulated part of rural france. Ultimax cork grease and pivot and roller lubricant. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Make sure whatever clarinet you buy has a comprehensive return policy, just in case you dont like the way it sounds or feels when it arrives. A clarinet professor in our area sings the praises of this man and his work. Dale barton points out some common mistakes made when trying to.
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