{"id":1594,"date":"2021-01-23T12:48:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T12:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2021-11-22T22:02:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T22:02:02","slug":"best-clarinet-for-marching-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Clarinet For Marching Band: The Most Popular Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Clarinets are used in a wide variety of settings, from solo music to orchestra ensembles, from chamber groups to Dixieland bands, to marching band. When it comes to playing clarinet in high school or college marching band, the instrument you choose&nbsp;is vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A marching clarinet needs to go from band room to bus to football stadium without the danger of cracking. It must withstand all weather conditions and possibly some rough treatment without damage. Some aspects to consider are material, intonation, response and mouthpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a clarinet to use in marching band, remember that not all clarinets are the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615402643f1f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#Clarinet_quality_and_tone\" title=\"Clarinet quality and tone\">Clarinet quality and tone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#Clarinet_build_for_marching_band\" title=\"Clarinet build for marching band\">Clarinet build for marching band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#Clarinet_mouthpiece\" title=\"Clarinet mouthpiece\">Clarinet mouthpiece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#Budget_for_a_marching_band_clarinet\" title=\"Budget for a marching band clarinet\">Budget for a marching band clarinet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#1_clarinet_for_marching_band_Yamaha_YCL-20\" title=\"#1 clarinet for marching band: Yamaha YCL-20\">#1 clarinet for marching band: Yamaha YCL-20<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#2_clarinet_for_marching_band_Selmer_Bundy_Resonite\" title=\"#2 clarinet for marching band: Selmer Bundy Resonite\">#2 clarinet for marching band: Selmer Bundy Resonite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#3_clarinet_for_marching_band_Leblanc_Vito_7212_7214_or_7242\" title=\"#3 clarinet for marching band: Leblanc Vito 7212, 7214 or 7242\">#3 clarinet for marching band: Leblanc Vito 7212, 7214 or 7242<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#4_clarinet_for_marching_band_Ridenour_Lyrique_576\" title=\"#4 clarinet for marching band: Ridenour Lyrique 576\">#4 clarinet for marching band: Ridenour Lyrique 576<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/#Do_clarinets_belong_in_marching_band\" title=\"Do clarinets belong in marching band?\">Do clarinets belong in marching band?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_a_good_clarinet_for_marching_band\"><\/span>Features of a good clarinet for marching band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clarinet-Subheading.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clarinet-Subheading.png 640w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Clarinet-Subheading-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarinet_quality_and_tone\"><\/span>Clarinet quality and tone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to marching band, <strong>a top priority is that your clarinet plays in tune<\/strong>. You want to be able to <strong>match the intonation<\/strong> of the other clarinets, woodwinds and the entire ensemble. Then you can play your part in helping the whole group sound good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to find an instrument that <strong>responds easily<\/strong> and <strong>isn\u2019t stuffy sounding<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re a newbie, you may want to ask your band director for help in testing the intonation of an instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clarinet needs to <strong>project well<\/strong>. You have enough to think about while marching without having to work hard getting the instrument to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarinet_build_for_marching_band\"><\/span>Clarinet build for marching band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in a marching band, you and your clarinet will be in a variety of environments: in the band room, on the football field, in the stands, on the bus&#8230; Your instrument may be exposed to <strong>extreme temperatures<\/strong>, <strong>rain and possibly snow<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s generally advised to <strong>choose a plastic clarinet over a wooden one<\/strong>. While wooden clarinets are generally considered to be better instruments, they are more sensitive when it comes to exposure to the weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme or sudden changes in temperature or humidity can cause a <strong>wooden clarinet to crack<\/strong>. Plastic can withstand rain, high and low temperatures and changing humidity much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marching band clarinets are used in places where they <strong>might be handled roughly<\/strong>. It\u2019s important to choose one that is durable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true when it comes to <strong>keywork<\/strong>. Beginner student clarinets often feature keywork that is built with durability in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If buying a used clarinet, check for information about the pads. Try to find a clarinet with <strong>pads in good condition<\/strong>. It\u2019s best to find an instrument that doesn\u2019t need to go to the repair shop before you can play it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you also play in a <strong>concert band<\/strong>, think about getting a second clarinet that\u2019s a higher quality instrument. Wooden clarinets are best for concert and there are quite a few affordable new and used models out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarinet_mouthpiece\"><\/span>Clarinet mouthpiece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8372495763_a515fa2d76_5k.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8372495763_a515fa2d76_5k.jpg 640w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8372495763_a515fa2d76_5k-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>(2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to <strong>use the same mouthpiece for concert band and marching band<\/strong>. Your embouchure will be able to develop consistency this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want a <strong>good quality mouthpiece<\/strong> so that you can sound your best. <strong>Vandoren <\/strong>has a broad line of good mouthpieces which are affordably priced. <strong>The B45<\/strong> has probably been the most popular Vandoren mouthpiece for many years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many people love it, however, others find it to be too stuffy. <strong>The M13 and M15 <\/strong>are also excellent models that have an easy response and play well in tune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_for_a_marching_band_clarinet\"><\/span>Budget for a marching band clarinet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Used clarinets can make great marching band instruments.<\/strong> Consider searching websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/fxo.co\/DAOr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Guitar Center<\/a>, Amazon, Ebay, and Reverb to see what is available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the clarinet is in good working condition, it probably has years more life to it. As mentioned above, try to find one that doesn\u2019t need repairs to be playable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When purchasing a used instrument from an online seller, look at instruments that have a <strong>trial period<\/strong> so you can return it if it doesn\u2019t play well. It\u2019s very difficult to assess the quality of a musical instrument by pictures alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we take a closer look at 4 great clarinets for marching band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group yacgroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_clarinet_for_marching_band_Yamaha_YCL-20\"><\/span>#1 clarinet for marching band: Yamaha YCL-20<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yamaha-Ycl-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yamaha-Ycl-20.png 500w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Yamaha-Ycl-20-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, Yamaha redesigned it\u2019s YCL-20 clarinet and it\u2019s now the YCL-255. But you can still find many used YCL-20 clarinets for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Many band directors recommend the YCL-20<\/strong>. They especially like its <strong>intonation<\/strong>. It\u2019s also a <strong>very durable clarinet<\/strong> for marching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clarinet is made of <strong>ABS resin<\/strong>, a strong plastic. It also has <strong>durable nickel-plated keys<\/strong> which can stand up to a little rough treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has <strong>a uniform response throughout the range<\/strong> of the instrument. <strong>Response is easy <\/strong>and it produces a <strong>good tone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find used YCL-20 clarinets for sale online for <strong>about $200-$300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the YLC-20 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samash.com\/yamaha-ycl-255-student-clarinet-ycl255xxx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/www.samash.com\/yamaha-ycl-255-student-clarinet-ycl255xxx\">Sam Ash<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\">A<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\">m<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/YAMAHA-YCL-255N-Clarinets-student-clarinets\/dp\/B075T5Y46P\/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=yamaha+ycl+255&amp;qid=1613574250&amp;sr=8-3\">azon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group yacgroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_clarinet_for_marching_band_Selmer_Bundy_Resonite\"><\/span>#2 clarinet for marching band: Selmer Bundy Resonite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Selmer-Bundy-Resonite-Clarinet-Case\/dp\/B0134TIXQG\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=selmer+bundy+resonite&amp;qid=1613574402&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Selmer-Bundy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Selmer-Bundy.png 500w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Selmer-Bundy-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Selmer Bundy clarinet was still being manufactured, it was a staple in bands across the country. It\u2019s a <strong>plastic instrument <\/strong>that was built to <strong>respond easily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keywork is well made to have a quick response and to be durable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people feel that the intonation on the throat tone notes (G4, G#4, A4, Bb4) is sharp. It\u2019s possible to <strong>adjust the intonation<\/strong> with slightly altered fingerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many used Bundy clarinets for sale online starting at <strong>around $200<\/strong>. A good model to look for is the <strong>BCL-300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the Selmer Bundy on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Selmer-Bundy-Resonite-Clarinet-Case\/dp\/B0134TIXQG\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=selmer+bundy+resonite&amp;qid=1613574402&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Selmer-Bundy-Resonite-Clarinet-Case\/dp\/B0134TIXQG\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=selmer+bundy+resonite&amp;qid=1613574402&amp;sr=8-1\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/37646742-used-selmer-bundy-577-resonite-bb-clarinet-sn-1454471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/37646742-used-selmer-bundy-577-resonite-bb-clarinet-sn-1454471\">Reverb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group yacgroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_clarinet_for_marching_band_Leblanc_Vito_7212_7214_or_7242\"><\/span>#3 clarinet for marching band: Leblanc Vito 7212, 7214 or 7242<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/p\/leblanc-v7214pc-vito-student-model-bb-clarinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Leblanc-Vito.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Leblanc-Vito.png 500w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Leblanc-Vito-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At one time, Vito clarinets were <strong>a standard in the band room<\/strong> and the used instruments still are. Made of resotone (durable plastic),&nbsp; models 7212, 7214 and 7242 are very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many feel that the <strong>intonation on these clarinets is better than on the Bundy instruments<\/strong>, especially on the throat tone notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also felt that the keywork has less extra play than other plastic model clarinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used Vito clarinets currently sell online for <strong>$200-$400<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the Leblanc Vito on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leblanc-Student-Model-V7214WC-Clarinet\/dp\/B01CJ1M42E\/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=leblanc+vito&amp;qid=1613574589&amp;sr=8-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leblanc-Student-Model-V7214WC-Clarinet\/dp\/B01CJ1M42E\/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;keywords=leblanc+vito&amp;qid=1613574589&amp;sr=8-6\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fxo.co\/DAP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Guitar Center<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/p\/leblanc-v7214pc-vito-student-model-bb-clarinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/p\/leblanc-v7214pc-vito-student-model-bb-clarinet\">Reverb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group yacgroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_clarinet_for_marching_band_Ridenour_Lyrique_576\"><\/span>#4 clarinet for marching band: Ridenour Lyrique 576<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/36983175-ridenour-lyrique-libertas-professional-bb-clarinet-2015-black?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiJhNjFlZjA4ZS1hNjAxLTRiZGMtYmVjNy1jOWNkYzc0ZTJlYWEiLCJpYXQiOjE2MTM1NzQ3MzUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiNDZjNGUzMjEtYjg5Yy00NzAxLTliYTgtMjdhODAwNGZlYTEwIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiMTNiZjFkZTktZjhjMy00ODhjLWE2N2QtNDhjODcxNDA0ODA2IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjM2OTgzMTc1Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.y8yi1nftqDZ6JqIzDllp9Y3uT2_kdCtpLePo5DuD-9Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ridenour-lyrique.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ridenour-lyrique.png 500w, https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ridenour-lyrique-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Ridenour specializes in making clarinets and clarinet mouthpieces. The Lyrique 576 brings a different type of instrument to the market. It&#8217;s made of <strong>ebonite <\/strong>(hard rubber) rather than plastic or wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ridenour feels this material is superior to wood because it has a <strong>beautiful tone and it remains stable in different environments<\/strong>. This makes it a great choice for use in marching band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ridenour hand <strong>finishes his clarinets himself<\/strong>, ensuring high quality for each instrument. He works to make the <strong>response and tone quality consistent<\/strong> throughout the range of the clarinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most who have played the Lyrique 576 feel the <strong>intonation is excellent<\/strong>. It is consistent throughout the instrument and is much better than the three models of clarinet listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ridenour\u2019s Lyrique 576 is meant to be a high quality clarinet that is <strong>more budget-friendly than a top-of-the-line Buffet level&nbsp;instrument<\/strong>. Used Ridenour clarinets are available ranging from <strong>$375 to $960<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the Lyrique on <a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/36983175-ridenour-lyrique-libertas-professional-bb-clarinet-2015-black?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiJhNjFlZjA4ZS1hNjAxLTRiZGMtYmVjNy1jOWNkYzc0ZTJlYWEiLCJpYXQiOjE2MTM1NzQ3MzUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiNDZjNGUzMjEtYjg5Yy00NzAxLTliYTgtMjdhODAwNGZlYTEwIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiMTNiZjFkZTktZjhjMy00ODhjLWE2N2QtNDhjODcxNDA0ODA2IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjM2OTgzMTc1Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.y8yi1nftqDZ6JqIzDllp9Y3uT2_kdCtpLePo5DuD-9Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/36983175-ridenour-lyrique-libertas-professional-bb-clarinet-2015-black?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiJhNjFlZjA4ZS1hNjAxLTRiZGMtYmVjNy1jOWNkYzc0ZTJlYWEiLCJpYXQiOjE2MTM1NzQ3MzUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiNDZjNGUzMjEtYjg5Yy00NzAxLTliYTgtMjdhODAwNGZlYTEwIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiMTNiZjFkZTktZjhjMy00ODhjLWE2N2QtNDhjODcxNDA0ODA2IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjM2OTgzMTc1Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.y8yi1nftqDZ6JqIzDllp9Y3uT2_kdCtpLePo5DuD-9Y\">Reverb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_clarinets_belong_in_marching_band\"><\/span>Do clarinets belong in marching band?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a long standing debate on whether clarinets, or any woodwind instruments, belong in a marching band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many say that all you can hear in marching bands are the brass instruments and the drums. Those opposed to including woodwinds often argue woodwind instruments aren&#8217;t heard and don\u2019t add anything to the sound of the ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/what-instrument-should-i-play-in-marching-band\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"What Instrument Should I Play In Marching Band?\">What Instrument Should I Play In Marching Band?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some feel band directors only use clarinets during marching season to have the players available when concert band season comes around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others feel it depends on how woodwinds are used in the marching band. When arranged properly, the woodwind sections can be vital to the sound of the ensemble. They can <strong>bring warmth to the overall tone<\/strong> of the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodwinds are also able to be <strong>played quite fast and high<\/strong>. This <strong>adds texture to the music <\/strong>that would be missing without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, marching band directors who choose to include woodwinds have additional tools to work with for building a great sounding band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">***<br><em>Photo credits:<br><\/em>Featured image: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/prayitnophotography\/16333522725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walton HS, Marietta, Georgia<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/prayitnophotography\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thank You (20,5 millions+) views<\/a><br>(2) &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/prayitnophotography\/8372495763\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/prayitnophotography\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thank You (20,5 millions+) views<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarinets are used in a wide variety of settings, from solo music to orchestra ensembles, from chamber groups to Dixieland bands, to marching band. When it comes to playing clarinet in high school or college marching band, the instrument you choose&nbsp;is vital. A marching clarinet needs to go from band room to bus to football &#8230; <a title=\"Best Clarinet For Marching Band: The Most Popular Options\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-clarinet-for-marching-band\/\" aria-label=\"More on Best Clarinet For Marching Band: The Most Popular Options\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,13],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1594"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3057,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594\/revisions\/3057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}