Clarinet Purchase (UK)
As recommended by MyMusicPB founder/woodwind teacher, Phillip Brunton
Youngest starters:
Nuvo Clarinéo 2.0
C Clarinet
Requires Eb clarinet reeds*
Ideal for young starters aged 4 to 10
Smaller and much lighter than the standard Bb clarinet
C Clarinet
Requires Eb clarinet reeds*
Ideal for young starters aged 4 to 10
Smaller and much lighter than the standard Bb clarinet
Price: £125
available online from Chamberlain Music
https://www.chamberlainmusic.com/products/n120cl?variant=13692841787437
available online from Chamberlain Music
https://www.chamberlainmusic.com/products/n120cl?variant=13692841787437
Also available through Amazon
Reeds:
Nuvo Clarinéo clarinets come with plastic reeds.
Cane reeds will make a much more authentic sound.
I recommend using Rico Royal size 1.5 Eb clarinet reeds. A box of 10 reeds will last for the full year.
available online from Reeds Direct
https://www.reeds-direct.co.uk/rico-royal-eb-clarinet-reeds-strength-qq-rre.html
Nuvo Clarinéo clarinets come with plastic reeds.
Cane reeds will make a much more authentic sound.
I recommend using Rico Royal size 1.5 Eb clarinet reeds. A box of 10 reeds will last for the full year.
available online from Reeds Direct
https://www.reeds-direct.co.uk/rico-royal-eb-clarinet-reeds-strength-qq-rre.html
Also available through Amazon and other online retailers.
Beginners up to grade 5 level exam:
Buffet prodige
Bb clarinet
Requires Bb clarinet reeds
Ideal from aged 10 (younger students if fingers reach)
Excellent instrument that will easily take students through to grade 5+ exam level
Higher grades possible with mouthpiece upgrade
Bb clarinet
Requires Bb clarinet reeds
Ideal from aged 10 (younger students if fingers reach)
Excellent instrument that will easily take students through to grade 5+ exam level
Higher grades possible with mouthpiece upgrade
Price: £420.
Music shops and online
Education discounts available.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/404/buffet-bc2541-2-0-prodige-bb-clarinet
Music shops and online
Education discounts available.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/404/buffet-bc2541-2-0-prodige-bb-clarinet
Second hand options:
Buffet B12
Earlier version of the Buffet Prodige
Plenty of these available through online market sites
Be aware that some may require repairs (new pads/cork)
Buffet B12
Earlier version of the Buffet Prodige
Plenty of these available through online market sites
Be aware that some may require repairs (new pads/cork)
Aim to pay between £150 - 200 based on age.
Mouthpiece upgrade:
Recommended for extending your student model clarinet into higher grades with a better quality of sound.
Also recommended if you are considering a clarinet upgrade (see below).
Also recommended if you are considering a clarinet upgrade (see below).
Wooden clarinet upgrade for advancing students:
From the Buffet Crampon range
Professional models also available.
Professional models also available.
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Buffet E11
Bb clarinet (A clarinet also available) Manufactured in Germany Made from unseasoned grenadilla wood Fishskin pads and silver plated keys Very much like a B12 clarinet made of wood Vertical Divider
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Buffet E12F
Bb clarinet Manufactured in France Made from carefully selected and stabilised grenadilla wood. Leather pads and silver plated keys A new, lighter model, setting new standards for young musicians. Vertical Divider
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Buffet E13
Bb clarinet Best selling upgrade wooden clarinet Made entirely of African Blackwood. Leather pads and silver plated keys Precision bore is close to that of their professional instruments offering quality of sound. |
Education discounts:
Speak to your music shop about education discounts available.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.