What is a metal clarinet?
Metal clarinet is a form of this wooden tool, which is partially or completely made of metal. These designs were popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, but by the end of the century other materials became more popular. Today, metal clarinets are mostly antiques and traded for collecting value, but some clarinets are still made of metal or metal pieces.
Clarinets can be made of many different types of materials. Some are made of wood. Others are made of "plastic resins". Hard plastic clarinet has become a popular alternative, partly due to lower production costs and durability. Other wood, such as a simple recorder used in many elementary schools, are often made of plastic resins.
Some kinds of better clarinets may have metal plating on other materials. Some of the most valuable clarinets are made of African hardwoods or other forests such as Boxwood. Some are also made of SLOnoviny, although it is rare.
Musicians today feel that a completely metal clarinet does not often have a good, resonant sound. Some think metal clarinets are a producing sound of "tin". Others criticize the construction of some metal clarinets as too thin. Many models of metal clarinets are thinner than those made of other types of materials.
In addition to the clarinet body, the mouthpiece of this tool can also be made of different materials. Many materials used by manufacturers are the same that cause the whole tool. These include plastic resins, metal, wood and ivory, as mentioned above. Some mouthpieces can also be made of softer rubber.
Some musicians say that the mouthpiece is what makes the difference in the clarinet tone. For example, a metal mouthpiece could change the sound that is based on the instrument, making it too sucking for some musicians. In generalMusicians spend a lot of time and energy by selecting mouthpieces that can be inserted into any tool if compatible.
There is an extended controversy about the value and usefulness of many metal clarinet models that are now on the market. Some quote low auctions online for these tools and claim they are not quality tools. Others still collect these metal clarinets, whether for musical use or collectible displays.