Bb Clarinet Albert - High Pitch For Folk & Indian Music

This 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.

The 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.

The higher pitch produces a brighter, more penetrating tone, allowing the instrument to project clearly in outdoor performances, weddings, processions, and traditional folk ensembles.

• Crafted from Cocobolo or Grenadilla black wood. 
• Wood ends are protected by rings.
• Keywork is available in silver or gold plated finish. 
• It is designed to be used with a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece. 
• Equipped with two barrels.
• Adjustable thumb rest.
• Additionally, accessories such as a plush lined protective case,  extra set of pads, extra reed, carrying neck sling and cleaning cloth are provided.

Please note the waiting time is 30-45 days before it is shipped.