{"product_id":"bb-albert-clarinet-high-pitch","title":"Bb Clarinet Albert - High Pitch For Folk \u0026 Indian Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Bb (B-flat) clarinet represents an early variant featuring a ringless, cross fingering upper-joint design. The absence of rings on the upper joint preserves an older fingering logic, long favored by folk musicians for its flexibility, expressive slides, and enhanced microtonal control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarinet is tuned to high pitch (Old Philharmonic, approximately A=456 Hz), a standard widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and still actively used in folk and traditional Indian Bollywood music styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher pitch produces a brighter, more penetrating tone, allowing the instrument to project clearly in outdoor performances, weddings, processions, and traditional folk ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from Cocobolo or Grenadilla black wood. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood ends are protected by rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork is available in silver or gold plated finish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is designed to be used with a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with two barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable thumb rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, accessories such as a plush lined protective case, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eextra set of pads, extra reed, carrying neck sling \u003c\/span\u003eand cleaning cloth are provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the waiting time is 30-45 days before it is shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hakam Din","offers":[{"title":"Grenadilla (Mpingo) \/ Silver Plated","offer_id":57082090258806,"sku":"A75-R-4","price":1385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grenadilla (Mpingo) \/ Gold Plated","offer_id":57082090226038,"sku":"A75-R-3","price":1543.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocobolo \/ Silver Plated","offer_id":57082090193270,"sku":"A75-R-2","price":1187.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocobolo \/ Gold Plated","offer_id":57082090160502,"sku":"A75-R-1","price":1345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9388\/1319\/files\/bb-clarinet-albert-system-hi-pitch.jpg?v=1768650555","url":"https:\/\/hakamdin.co.uk\/en-au\/products\/bb-albert-clarinet-high-pitch","provider":"Hakam Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}