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Get the guaranteed lowest prices on ridenour woodwind parts instruments at musicians friend. The clarinet has also been applied in pop and rock music by bands and musicians akin to the beatles, billy joel, van halen, etc. A complete guide to playing, teaching, and learning the clarinet. Tom ridenours educators guide to the clarinet is a clarinet pedagogy for all ages. Here at rice clarinet works, we have worked on all types of woodwind instruments, but clarinet repair is our passion. Ridenour clarinet products musical instrument store. The guide contains a wealth of information and handy tips on all aspects of playing and teaching the clarinet.

Tom is a well known clarinet player, teacher, and designer. Featuring the acclaimed book, so you want to play the clarinet. Josh johnson play tests the lyrique libertas tom presents an overview on youtube of the new lyrique libertas bb clarinet. The bdc bass clarinet features a onepiece ebonite body with silver plated bell and neck. Introducing the new ridenour noblissima bb clarinet duration. Review of lyrique clarinets by leslie craven, principal clarinet orchestra of welsh national opera. How the clarinet works repairsspecial jobs making some special tools 109 pages total learn more. They didnt refuse to repair my clarinet, just tried to shame me. If you buy one book on playing the clarinet make it the educators guide to the clarinet.

To get a great sound on the clarinet you need to play long notes, long notes are boring so you dont play them do you. Overhaul an overhaul will return your instrument to its original performance specifications. With the esprit, sonata, ambience, infinite, opus, concerto and more, theres lots to choose from and compare. Two great educational offerings help you keep your. Clarinet 317 productions winfield,bc canada clarinets, accessories. I give my students topics from your books, and it is a good feeling to know, that there are people so far away who not only play. Ernest ferron discusses in detail many aspects of the clarinet. We have been one of the top woodwind repair shops in the world for over 30 years. 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. Any additional instruments piano in this example are indicated by w meaning with or by using a plus sign. The ridenour thumb saddle eliminates the pinch tension between the thumb and fingers by simply opening the hand up. Ridenour tr147 clarinet outfit my years of work as a performer, teacher and designer have made me acutely aware that young players need instruments which play better than most professional instruments, not worse.

A complete guide to teaching and learning the clarinet. Atg reed perfecting system, books, thumb saddle etc can be. With these clarinets barrels you can have all of the tone, tuning and response and without dimensional. I actually had each instrument gone over by my repair guys. The educators guide to the clarinet thomas ridenour on. There are a few additional blank templates at the back of the book to add in ones own fingerings and notes and thats useful. Ridenour bc147 bass clarinet besides the outstanding playability and tuning of the ridenour bass clarinet, you will be amazed at the tone of the instrument. Standard of excellence festival solos book 2 for bb clarinet this is a new standard of excellence festival solos book 2 for clarinet. You end up having to buy extra materials unless you have the help of a sympathetic local repair tech. Learn about such topics as the consequences of neglect on the mouthpiece and body of the clarinet, how to maintain the clarinet mechanism and keep repair costs to a minimum. 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.

I am in the middle of the most underpopulated part of rural france. Needs repairs and is missing the small section between the upper and mouthpiece. Basic clarinet maintenance provides you will all you need to. I had the ridenour c totally repadded with valentinos by john parrette. Come back soon for great clarinet products at great prices. The lyrique c, model rcp570c is designed to use the standard bb mouthpiece and comes standard in nickel plating, in line, separatepostmounted trill keys, double reinforced crows foot, two barrels and adjustable thumb rest. Keeping in mind that i havent played any of the big4 bass clarinets selmerparis, buffet, yamaha, leblanc in a couple of years, i have to rely on memory as to how they felt and played. 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. This is a new book that comes with the unopened cd. Repair expert repair of clarinet, saxophone, oboe, flute, and bassoon. Other sites advertising ridenour clarinets will charge 20% vat on the. This is not a repair book, but it does provide guidance and instruction for the kinds of basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance that the clarinetist can perform. Quintette musique 6 rue saint sebastien paris, 75011 france email. I will always give you an accurate estimate when i have seen the instrument, before commencing.

They are easily affordable for most aspiring clarinettists and particularly for those young players who can only afford to buy one wooden clarinet but need to play in an orchestra and require an a clarinet a matched pair of lyrique clarinets costs less case and 4 barrels included than one conventional professional model wooden clarinet. There will always be some players who prefer ridenour s older wooden clarinet models for leblanc. I also experienced some repair prejudice on a ridenour student instrument. A guide for the performer and educator ridenour, thomas on. Shop online for ridenour clarinet mouthpieces at music123 unmatched selection, superior service and the guaranteed lowest prices. Based on my recollection, the new ridenour bass clarinet is very reminiscent of my favorite big4 bass clarinet. Hi dave, i just wanted to thank you, your dad and the entire kessler repair team for the incredible job you did overhauling my buffet r bb clarinet. More modern jazz avid gamers, identical to bob mintzer, play the bass clarinet besides. If you would like to learn more about any of the products or services offered by him through ride. He was a local musician in new orleans and most of his stuff was old. Clarinet fingerings contains over two hundred fingerings for the upper register of the clarinet. The lyrique is a custom instrument built personally by one of the most experienced clarinet craftsmen in the world.

Our experienced technician will disassemble your clarinet and remove the pads. The educators guide to the clarinet was written in order to meet what i perceived to be a lack of both completeness and clarity on virtually every level of clarinet pedagogy, from middle school classes to the university studio. Band directors choice bass clarinet features many of the same specifications of professional models, this bass clarinet is a perfect choice for beginners and advancing students. The ridenour clarinet thumb saddle reduces tension, increases relaxation and endurance and promotes correct hand position. As a band director ive tried a lot of hard rubber clarinets, and some are pretty good but ive never felt inspired by a hard rubber clarinet. I saw that tom ridenour produces pieces for about half the price but i have failed to find with any endorsements on this site.

Clarinet repair and clarinet overhaul clarinet repair kit. Repairs philadelphia instrument repair and sales hammer. The book consists of 36 pages of very denselypacked fingerings and notes not something that one can easily read at a distance while playing the clarinet. A guide for the performer and educator 9780971797918 by ridenour, thomas and a great selection of similar new, used. The clarinet how to fix repair maintenance first aid a thousand little things can happen that make playing your instrument difficult or impossible and following murphys law these will happen just the moment before you step onto a stage for an important concert. From information i have found this clarinet must have been made between 1936 and 1958 as this was when the company was bought out by selmer. If you play or repair clarinets, this book is a must read.

We opened in 1989 specializing in woodwind repairs. If you want a great sounding professional clarinet, seriously consider the ridenour line over any wood clarinet. At one point i had the amaiti, ridenour, buffet rc prestige, e11 c, another inexpensive chinese built c, and a patricola all in my possession at the same time. In addition each fingerings are annotated with essential information to help the performer know how and when to best use the fingering. I charge by the hour rather than offering fixed rates as i have found that this is a fairer and more economical system. Ridenour hw series clarinet mouthpiece made to replicate the bore dimensions and taper, and a chamber that is very much harold wrights chedevilles. If buying a used ridenour 147, i recommend that you only buy if you find one where the owner can show proof that it is really a ridenour, such as by showing the original sales receipt. A guide for the performer and educator was first published thirty years ago, in 1985. On the repair videos page you will find two products.

Ridenour bass clarinet used low price guaranteed brook. My dad liked to work on mouthpieces and many of these have been worked on. 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. Slow melodies are fun and more interesting to play a great way to perfect your tone. Christmas offers published december 7, 2019 in ridenour. Check out over 100 free clarieducational videos by tom on youtube. Also, i would be sceptical of an unmarked clarinet someone says is a ridenour if it doesnt have ergonomic shaped register key.

Heres what a recent professional had to say about his clarinet after it went through our pro shop overhaul service. Its loaded with helpfull information covering the most important aspects of clarinet performance practice. When i bring my buffets in, i am welcomed with open arms. With ridenour it is always fun to take the long view and look at a variety of his designs. Ridenour clarinet products tom ridenour 1923 willow wood st. We specialize in the highest quality instruments and equipment for wind musicians at an affordable price. Ridenour clarinet products, 9216 premier row, dallas, tx 75247. Barrel design a 65mm barrel based on highend yamaha clarinet designs helps to produces a focused tone. In 1971 tom graduated with honors, receiving his masters in clarinet performance, taught for a year at the university of georgia. Tom graduated from murray with honors and won a charles ditson fellowship to study clarinet with keith wilson at yale. Ridenour educators guide to the clarinet music books. 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. The combination of acoustical design and unique material, ridenite, produces a tone that is rich, resonant, and deep.

Ridenour mouthpiece facings share certain common features. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. Designed to hold sound together, preventing it from opening up an dlosing quality while phrasing expressively, especially in the high register. The clarinet and clarinet playing dover books on music. Check out over 100 of toms free educational videos on youtube. Ycl255 student bb clarinet yamaha music online shop. Are ridenour clarinets lyrique, tr147, arioso any good. Muncy winds music was founded in 1987 in denton, texas. The fingerings are presented in easy to read pictures. Unfollow clarinet ridenour to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It plays a lot like the concerto, but the intonation is improved and the tone is a little more focused. During the free jazz move, eric dolphy was a well known bass clarinet player. Clarinet repairs here is a guide to the different clarinet repair and maintenance services i offer.

The first is a one dvd set that will give you the knowledge and skill to do basic clarinet maintenance and. Mar 06, 2008 tom ridenour formerly of leblanc, designer of their opus clarinet has been making his own hardrubber clarinets for a few years now. Tom presents an overview on youtube of the new lyrique libertas bb clarinet. Since then, we have expanded into a premier repair facility with 3 retail locations and an ever growing internet sales presence. His collection of over 100 video segments, dedicated to every aspect of clarinet playing including upkeep, repair, and performance. The book is full of creative information, well written and organized. Were always adding items, including special values you wont find anywhere else.

The depth and completeness of its content and its user. They are characterized by a perfect symmetry and are voiced by means of a seamless blending of the mouthpiece curve that creates the ideal relationship between response and the cushioned feel highly prized by serious clarinetists. Clarinet klarinette clarinet klarinette bflat bflat buffet crampon boosey hawkes clarinet professional clarinet. He believes its the construction of the clarinet that matters most in producing good tone, not the material. In addition, i got a similar, but softened attitude with my professional yamahas back in the 1980s. The tr147 is the concrete realization of this ideal. While i sincerely encourage doityourselfers, i need to also say that if you are interested in reconditioning just one clarinet, consider the costs. Matte finish the attractive matte finish simulates the actual grain of wood while providing the added durability of abs resin. Some of the worlds greatest musicians trust us with their woodwind instruments. Also, please add us to your list of favorite sellers. Many composers have written for this lovely instrument and a lot of early clarinet music involves the c clarinet. Any plated parts will be ultrasonically cleaned and lightly buffed.

In the lower registers, it begins to sound a bit like the eb clarinet, a bit thinner than the bb. Ridenour hw series clarinet mouthpiece and more bb. So far ive read a lot about grabners and they appear to be excellent. A complete guide to teaching and learning the clarinet ridenour, thomas on. Ranging down to low eb, 18 key boehm system with 7 covered finger holes. Please send all clarinet repairs or clarinet returns to. Basic clarinet repair and maintenance is a 3 dvd set that includes two and a half hours of video instruction.

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If you are a serious clarinetist or educator you will want a copy of mr. Ridenour educators guide to the clarinet for clarinet. If you have an old clarinet that hasnt been played for years, bring it in for a clarinet overhaul. About 18 years ago i bought a pair of clarinets from ridenour clarinet products. These videos are the fastest, easiest and best way to learn how to perform basic repairs. Basic clarinet repair and maintenance education products. Suvs with 2008 mercury sable repair manual technical book from autozone. In this segment wed like to share with you the basic concepts behind the design of ridenour clarinets, to help you know what to expect from them and get the best from them if you should decide to order one.

Very few people know the clarinet better or love it more than he does, and it certainly shows in his current offerings. Hammer music company is a family owned and operated business that specializes in woodwind musical instrument repair and restoration. Based on my recollection, the new ridenour bass clarinet is very reminiscent of my favorite big4 bass clarinet, the selmer 67. I give my students topics from your books, and it is a good feeling to know, that there are people so far away who not only play and.

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. We appreciate our long time supporters as well as our newest supporters. Valentino pads valentino pads are more durable, easier to repair, and less sensitive to temperature changes. Finishing a clarinet reed blindfolded using the atg finishing method. Professional handselected clarinets and clarinet mouthpieces for sale and always in stock highend woodwind repair shop. We are clarinetist with many years of performing and clarinet repair experience, so we know exactly how a great instrument should play and feel.