![]() ![]() You will make yourself most useful as a doubler by learning Bb clarinet. Most clarinet music that you will run into is written for Bb clarinet. ![]() A Bb Soprano or Mezzo Soprano is what band leaders usually wish you to play unless they specify something else (and this is usually Bass Clarinet not Eb Clarinet). Eb clarinet parts are rarely written and even then it is often written so that it can be played on Bb clarinet too. I would advise a Bb clarinet because any doubling parts that are in any charts will be written for Bb clarinet, not Eb clarinet. The vito plays well but you have to be accustomed to Eb clarinets to make this beastie work. ![]() I have two Sop clarinets, an old wooden Meinl form the early 20's in African blackwood which sounds big and resonant plus a vito which can be used when needed. It has a big sweet tone, powerful bottom end and clean/ clear top end. I had to chase around for some mpcs and ended up with a Ed Pillinger designed big open mpc for this instrument. I have a French Made Conn branded alto clarinet here that has a big powerful sound. If you are going to chase down an Eb clarinet go for the alto, it is a quirky instrument and it is easier to find a good wooden instrument for less money than a new one.
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