History[]
The clarinet was invented around 1733. We don't know who invented it. Clarinets were based on an instrument called the chalumeau.
Use Today[]
The clarinet is popular in many genres, but mainly are used in klezmer and jazz.
Types of Clarinet[]
BBB♭ octocontrabass clarinet
EEE♭ octocontra-alto clarinet
Contrabass clarinet
Bass[]
B♭ clarinet
A clarinet
C clarinet
Contra-alto[]
EE♭ clarinet
Alto []
E♭ clarinet
Soprano[]
B♭ clarinet
E♭ clarinet
C clarinet
D clarinet
G clarinet
Basset clarinet
A♭ clarinet (piccolo clarinet)
Clarinet Construction and Components[]
Tuning[]
Accessories[]
Similar Instruments[]
Saxaphones