Bass Clarinet, my new friend

[guidocreo]

Today a new guy in the box: my first bass clarinet ! Selmer Bundy.

First time on Bass Clarinet and after 45 years without playing clarinet clarinet:

https://soundcloud.com/guido-creo%2Fclarinetto-basso-slow-blues-in-g-20190607

View: https://soundcloud.com/guido-creo/clarinetto-basso-slow-blues-in-g-20190607

https://soundcloud.com/guido-creo%2Fclarinetto-basso-slow-blues-in-f-20190607

View: https://soundcloud.com/guido-creo/clarinetto-basso-slow-blues-in-f-20190607


Ciao

 

[6441]

Off to listen to Eric Dolphy's solo on "Spiritual"? It tells a beautiful story, IMO.

 

[s.mundi]

That is a great addition to club. The deep throaty sound adds a tasty spice in the kitchen..

 

[Jules]

Gorgeous instruments... I love 'em

 

[Jules]

Off to listen to Eric Dolphy's solo on "Spiritual"? It tells a beautiful story, IMO.

I give you John Surman's "Nestor's Saga"..

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvo5bnphMPw

 

[Phil]

Ive always enjoyed the sound of a bass clarinet...moreso than standard clarinet. Congrats on your new baby.

 

[rhysonsax]

I like the bass clarinet played expertly. When I try, I find the bottom register plays OK but above that i struggle.

Does anyone have suggestions for a bass clarinet mouthpiece suitable for a saxophone doubler ?

Rhys

 

[Ne0Wolf7]

I like the bass clarinet played expertly. When I try, I find the bottom register plays OK but above that i struggle.

Does anyone have suggestions for a bass clarinet mouthpiece suitable for a saxophone doubler ?

Rhys

I'm pretty sure @jbtsax has a mouthpiece exactly like what you describe.

This is one of my favorite bass clarinet recordings, it's even one of my favorite recordings of summertime

View: https://youtu.be/SY6qJdPyIGo

 

[Zugzwang]

Congratulations! What are those backing tracks you’re using? (They may be just the spur I need)

 

[Jules]

I like the bass clarinet played expertly. When I try, I find the bottom register plays OK but above that i struggle.

Does anyone have suggestions for a bass clarinet mouthpiece suitable for a saxophone doubler ?

Rhys

Ha- I briefly convinced myself I could paly bass clarinet by avoiding the high notes- was quickly put in my place as I went up in register!
Apparently the Selmer Concept on Bass clarinet is designed specifically for tenor doublers by the way......

 

[Nordbo]

I like the bass clarinet played expertly. When I try, I find the bottom register plays OK but above that i struggle.

Does anyone have suggestions for a bass clarinet mouthpiece suitable for a saxophone doubler ?

Rhys

My suggestion for a mpc is the Selmer Concept. I was told it is designed for sax players (I came from SATB saxes). And yes, playing with the register key requires rather careful voicing, at least on my bass (a single vent low Eb instrument).

 

[guidocreo]

Congratulations! What are those backing tracks you’re using? (They may be just the spur I need)

Aebersold - Vol 02 - Nothin But Blues

Ciao

 

[rhysonsax]

My suggestion for a mpc is the Selmer Concept. I was told it is designed for sax players (I came from SATB saxes). And yes, playing with the register key requires rather careful voicing, at least on my bass (a single vent low Eb instrument).

Ha ! The mouthpiece that came with my low Eb Bundy bass clarinet is a .......... Selmer Concept. Guess I will have to work harder at voicing.

Rhys

 

[sax panther]

I've got a bundy - arrived as a cheap wreck several years ago from ebay, and was then expertly restored by Chris J on here. It's a bit of a mongrel (the bell is from a vito, which means it's missing the peg attachment) but it's got me loads of gigs.

@rhysonsax - on SOTW a while ago there was a guy who was selling bass clarinet mouthpieces aimed at doublers - his username was meven and his company was Avel Sound Concept. If you want to try something cheaper first though, I've found that a legere signature tenor sax reed is the easiest way to get the upper register sounding good on mine - pretty much squeak proof.

 

[sax panther]

(the bell is from a vito, which means it's missing the peg attachment)

on that subject - if anyone knows of a bundy bell going cheap, let me know!