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@@Saxman_sam Yes, actually a low C extension but didn’t use the low C# and C in this clip unfortunately

Nevermind guys I found the link 👍

He made the song and played with them💀

@ obviously didn’t get the joke

bari sax barely goes lower than bass clarinet, and doesnt go lower than a low c bass clarinet

@@sylvia5925 haters ain't getting me down.

You would need a contrabass sax, and people have marched it before

@DevilOPlaysTuba (Based on upper most playable notes) Bass Clar = tenor sax Eb Contra = bari Bb Contra = bass

@@jackforlife101 Hi thank you for your interest! I will he posting an updated version of this extension sometime soon that matches the updated design I did for a Vito contrabass. I’m currently not planning on releasing files for my extensions (it is also quite a process to build) but if you may order an extension from me and I can build one for you if that interests you.

@@harrisonchiangmusic How much would it cost?

@@jackforlife101 You can check my website for more information harrisonchiang.com/projects/vito-contrabass-clarinet-low-c-extension/ I haven’t had time to create a Leblanc 342 page but its the same idea

@@coloraturaElise Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s really hard to find good arrangements that fully utilize the low clarinets so I’m glad you appreciate it!

Samee😭

same here😊

I've actually played that part too and its really fun!

@@Bry-o2l I have ventured into this idea and have made a working model, but the issue is theres just so many different models of bass clarinets that would affect how the extension needs to fit on, and low C basses are becoming really common also so I don’t think there would be much of a purpose for a bass clarinet low C extension attachment

@@harrisonchiangmusicoh ok

@@_grim_7399 awesome

I think it’s Maslanka 4?

@@zacvee7255 yes maslanka 4

@@bassclarinetbrian HELL YEAH

@@KianoushAlavi i may have possibly

@@harrisonchiangmusic alright 😂, miss you king

Originally the idea was to have 2 altos, 2 basses, 1 contra-alto, 2 contrabasses but some of our members had other obligations so we only got to have the 2 contras 😔We did swap around to have 2 altos and 2 basses for some other piece though

@@harrisonchiangmusic aw yeah i get that, instrumentation when people leave can be a real mess sdjkfljk, so are the contra parts split?

@@diminuendo7525 for this arrangement no the contra parts are doubled but we did have another arrangement with unique contra parts. That arrangement also had 2 unique alto and bass parts and a lot of others used 2 basses

I would say if you end up saving for a contra, you should instead consider going for a Leblanc 340 (paperclip) or 342 (straight). While a Low C Vito sounds super awesome, it is still a Vito and quite clumsy to lug around in a heavy 6 ft long case. A Low C Leblanc 342 is also possible now so you wouldn't have to worry about missing out on those low notes

@@harrisonchiangmusic Hm, thanks for the reply! I have a contra-alto so I can understand the unwieldiness of such a long case! The main reason for me thinking of a Vito is that I just like the look of it. Having a full set of straight black clarinets would be epic, although having a paperclip would be much more practical. I have heard good things about the Leblancs before though, so if ever I found a good deal on one it would be difficult to pass up! Honestly, a Bb Contra at all would be super cool. Where I live there's only like, two that I know exist and I've never seen either of them lmao. Again, thanks for the info, I will take it into consideration -if- *when* I find the money!

@@Alex-mg6vn I don’t recall there being much of a difference in response and intonation with or without the extension. The lower clarion range from B-D felt a little sluggish with and without the extension. You will feel a difference in the low Eb (and somewhat low E) since it now vents from a tone hole and not through the bell which makes it easier to push air through to get that loud, reedy low note. But overall there isn’t a significant change in response or intonation of the rest of the instrument. I have found that the bell of the extension has a large impact on the resonance and response of the extension notes low D, C#, and C and playing those notes without the bell sort of deadens it. But the rest of the instrument is basically unaffected still

​Good to hear, congrats on a successful extension! This is honestly a game changer for the plastic Vito, I always wrote it off as inferior to the LeBlanc paperclip in every way, but the range extension puts them on a more even playing field. I may even admit that the extension notes have more presence than paperclip's.

@@Alex-mg6vn Thanks! I haven't gotten to try a paperclip contra yet so I don't know how it would compare, but I have heard that the straight instruments project a bit better than the paperclips. What I do know is that compared to the straight metal 342, the 342 with the extension can really push the sound out to get an even reedier sound than the vito can. So maybe the straight metal contras would become more desirable in the future as well but the vito still fares well

@@ryankim4112 bass bone ensemble 😱

Also out of curiosity, what reeds and mouthpiece do you use?

​@@michaelellman8713 The neck is a 3D printed neck that I made since the neck was missing when I found the instrument. It is a shorter neck, at least compared with the Leblanc 342 neck but I think the angle is too steep and would definitely change it if I make another. The mouthpiece I used in this demonstration is a stock Woodwind contrabass mouthpiece but the normal mouthpiece I play on for everything else is a stock Leblanc contrabass mouthpiece. I use Rico 2.5 contrabass clarinet/bass saxophone reeds.

Gotcha thanks! Your tone sounds really good by the eay

@@aquedelta great question never met that guy i wouldn’t know

Thats awesome! Are you running it independently or with the help of a director/teacher? I found it helps to have players that you know personally and work well together such as a group of friends. One of the biggest challenges was scheduling rehearsals as many people have busy schedules so be sure to communicate with people far ahead of time for rehearsals and performance dates because its really hard to run rehearsals when parts are missing. Try to also find music that your group would be happy to play as well that gives everyone a challenge so no one feels they're wasting time. ersonally, I arranged all of our group's music which let us play to the group's strengths (like very promiment alto clarinet parts, involved and non-optional contra parts, easier "dispensable" 3rd Bb clarinet parts, and giving all the noodly bits to the people that I knew would get it down. Many arrangements out there are extrememly Bb clarinet heavy and mostly are scored for 3-4 Bbs and 1-2 basses at best). Lastly, be grateful to your players for their time and don't expect absolute perfection from them (but still hold a high standard), since at least in my case it was completely voluntary for them to participate. Hope this helps somewhat and best of luck!

@@harrisonchiangmusic thank you! Well it’s independent but we are doing a showcase concert and we are doing auditions, and I was planning on writing the clarinet choir piece or arrange it. Since there’s only like 3 strong players and our alto clarinet broke…

It would be quite a process, but definitely possible. I'm pretty sure there is a tech in Brazil who offers to extend bundy contra-altos down to low C with real metal keywork and parts. Best of luck and please share if you do pursue a low C on the bundy!

I’m hoping within the next month or so to fix the current issues with it and to have a reliable and durable extension that can be sold. I might also release the files publicly but it is quite a pain to build them

@@harrisonchiangmusic Are you coming close to finishing the prototype? I’m wondering if I will be able to buy this before college

@@Ty-dj1dv I was actually planning on posting an update video later today so you caught me at a good time. For now, you can reach out to ask questions and learn more about the project through my website harrisonchiang.com/

The design isn’t quite ready yet as theres still issues with it but I will post an update when I finish it and am ready to release it publicly

@@harrisonchiangmusicok!

I did this one in Musescore

Unfortunately I'm not quite ready to release this publicly yet as theres still a lot of issues with it that needs to be worked on (particularly with the bridge keys snapping quite often). Its also quite a process to assemble one of these with a lot of non 3d printed parts and such. But I'm hoping to make an improved one soon that can either be made DIY or to sell