high G and high A-flat clarinets with the German fingering system

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SCHWENK & SEGGELKE
High G and High A flat clarinet

Each of these clarinets is unique and individually crafted by our workshop staff according to your individual wishes and ideas.

Pitch

Hoch-G
Hoch-As

Body

Buchsbaum
Grenadill
Mopane

About the high-G and
high-As clarinet

High G clarinet

The high G clarinet became popular through the music of the Vienna Konzert-Schrammeln. This ensemble is composed of one high G clarinet, two violins and a contra guitar. This instrument was particulary good at playing along in the high register scales like D major and A major.

High-A flat clarinet

The high A flat clarinet comes from the symphonic tradition. Ravel, for example, composed parts for this clarinet. It is also used in theatre music (“Banda”) by Verdi and other composers.

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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.

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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.

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In our configurators you will find all possible combinations of tuning, fingering system, construction material and mechanical equipment. We will also be happy to advise you on this. If your request cannot be selected in the configurator, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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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 one-off?
Why Schwenk & 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.

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to your inquiry!

Seggelke clarinets will accompany you on your musical journey.
We will be happy to advise you on the ordering process for these selected unique clarinets in our showroom or from selected partner companies. Find the clarinet that brings your music to life.