high G and high A-flat clarinets with the German fingering system
About the high-G and
the High-A flat clarinet
High G clarinet
High-A flat clarinet
INDIVIDUAL CHOICE OF WOOD
With our high A flat & high G clarinets, we offer you the option of choosing between three types of wood. Each type of wood gives the instrument an individual sound characteristic and allows you to find the perfect sound for your music.
Grenadilla
Boxwood
Mopane
MECHANICAL FEATURES
In contrast to our other clarinet models, the high G and high A flat clarinets are based on a preconfigured model. The type of wood of the body and finish of the keywork can of course also be freely selected. The mechanical features are limited to a fixed configuration in order to make optimum use of the limited space on the small body.
Side trills
The number of side trills on our soprano clarinet models is limited to three.
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Ring key mechanism on the lower joint
Fork-f with cross mechanism: The B/f” sharp tone hole moves laterally under the right hand to the side of the body, giving the index finger more space to play comfortably. We particularly recommend our cross mechanism for players with large hands and wide fingers.
without f and e-flat levers
High G and high A flat clarinets from Schwenk & Seggelke are made without E flat and F levers.
Split c-key
Without this mechanism, playing the c” sharp is only possible with both little fingers. With a split c key, the c sharp” can also be played with the alternative fingering with the left little finger only. In addition, G/d” sounds much freer because two semitone holes are open and not just one whole tone hole.
ABOUT CLARINETS WITH
the German fingering system
The German fingering system: A worldwide renaissance
Our instruments with a German fingering system are by no means limited to Germany, but are now being used more frequently all over the world. The origins of this system go back to the tone hole arrangement of historical clarinets and are characterized by a (played) G major scale without fork fingerings. A sound experience that fascinates musicians and listeners alike.
Innovation since the late 19th century
Since the late 19th century, almost all clarinets with the German fingering system have also been equipped with an extended keywork. Most of its semitone holes are open, which allows a chromatic scale to sound evenly. This innovative development enables versatile and precise sound control that will delight musicians.
Why a unique specimen?
WhySchwenk & SEGGELKE?
Each Schwenk & Seggelke clarinet is unique and represents the time and experience, craftsmanship and love of music that we put into our instruments. Discover how hundreds of separate parts are turned into innovative art and incomparable sound.
MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
HANDMADE BY SOUND MASTERS
FASCINATING
SOUND EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUALLY
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