Clarinéo, jSax, and Student Flute Review (From "Nuvo Instruments")
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Cool, I can buy a clarineo over the interneo.
Bravo!
@@kishazirka Deon't kneo.
I don't get the joke
@@kishazirka ohhh I thought it was some matrix reference
OMG, I just discovered Nuvo's line of products, and I'm pretty sure they are going to single-handedly bankrupt me by the end of the month. All of these instruments are awesome! Thanks for the comprehensive review.
+PPF hey. Thanks for watching. No problem. Glad to be of help!!
PPF I've subscribed to your channel a while back, I'm a big fan! It's quite interesting to stumble upon you on youtube, but I just wanted to say, keep up the amazing work!
LOL you brought these up on Twitter and here I am as well...
@Steven Morris: Haha, fancy seeing you here. If you're already watching this video, you might as well just give in right now and buy all this stuff. As I ended up learning, resistance is futile.
@Plippy Blip: Hey thanks, I appreciate that! Maybe you've noticed already, but I ended up buying the jSax. I used it in my newest video!
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That jSax sound was surprising, to say the least.
Totally! :)
I've got a friend from Japan bringing me a red Jsax.. can't wait!
So the jsax sounds legit?
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It sounds great. I highly recommend it
They seem to universally have some intonation problems. But I get it that little kids could begin to develop an embouchure without the weight of a regular instrument. Great demos.
Thank you!
That is something I'd be worried about - these instruments sound GREAT (and Pedro sounds awesome) but they could teach kids to NOT think of intonation or learn bad intonation, no?
Frankly, student level horns have the same problems a lot of times.
Orange Yoshi Tin whistle is pretty good for a beginner. Simple fingerings, but you can reach the ability to use cmolex ornementation on your phrases
Congratulations You just sold me the jsax
I got a jsax this year at NAMM and I have been loving it. I play string instruments primarily and am in percussion at school but as someone who's not a young kid but is not advanced enough to play a real wind instrument it's fantastic
Yeah it is a great intro instrument.
If Nuvo could make an oboe like this, I would be the happiest person in the world!! I've been playing flute for 10 years but I wanted to learn oboe so bad! They are so expensive though :(
They are expensive. I'm not sure how one would go about making a beginner oboe :)
Catarina Sousa you should consider sending the company an email or call. You never know--they may consider taking on the oboe
I wonder if they make plastic "brass instruments" like French horn. I know about the pBone, pTrumpet and Tiger instruments.
Alayna07 I play oboe and flute and trumpet want to learn the trumpet and saxaphone
Iceland is Norway it was my starting instrument at 8....
flute starts ~ 4:25
jsax starts ~ 7:30
Thanks, I added the annotations now. :)
Excellent and thorough review! The best that I have seen regarding these three instruments.
Whelp that does it for me. I've never played a woodwind, but I'm buying a jsax to learn!
They all almost look like toys, but they make real instrument sounds! That surprised me.
this is totally why I wanted to share it with you! :)
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Had my eyes on the jsax for a couple of weeks now. Pretty hard to make up my mind on here since a lot of people are pointing the bad things more than the good ones.. I mean, obviously it won't sound as good as a real sax, but I mean I just want to start learning ahah. And for my below-to-beginner level and the price, I don't think I can really go wrong by getting my hands on this.
Plus, it's a lot of "who plays" to me. Someone with experience like yourself can make this "toy" sounds really good.
Thanks a lot for sharing :)
"ive been playing clarinet for a while" *plays beautifully*
me:.........................
Really great reviews, Pedro. Thanks for posting this. I'm an older guy who has long been tempted by trying to learn the saxophone or clarinet, but as I'm not sure how well I'd get on with one, and since money is tight, a Nuvo might just be the ticket. Thanks again.
Omg!! I did not know these wonderful instruments exist! Tq for doing this video dude!
I did NOT expect that J sax to sound that damn good
Great job. I want one now so I can learn at the age of 40. What a great idea to get kids involved in music and playing an instrument without breaking your bank!
Why does this clarinet sound better than mine lol
Bryan Jenkins its you not the clarinet
You must sound really bad cause that sounds like a saxophone mi broski
Probably cause of all that reverb.
That was a great video, thanks! Very entertaining and I'm probably gonna buy one of those after seeing and hearing this. :)
Pedro you are so very cool that you play lots of wind instruments. Your reviews are cool as well. I've played flute for about 16 yrs. And thanks to you for the great reviews, I've just purchased my first Nuvo Dood online, just can't wait for the Dood to arrive. And I plan to get the student flute soon, next week perhaps.
Thats super awesome! Best of luck with your new adventures! :)
The curved head joint makes the flute kind of look like a bass flute.
+Generic Genji I can see that. If the bass flute had a straight neck then it would totally be an issue since it would be so long.
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As a future music educator, I found these instruments to be very interesting and this may be a huge help to me in a few years, depending on what ensemble or grade level I end up instructing. Thank you for sharing this with the TH-cam community.
Hi Nathan. Thanks for the comment. I've got some additional instruments from Nuvo coming out in the next week or so. Stay tuned! :)
Thanks for this great video, now my son loves to play with his Jsax!
Lmao when he pulled out the sax
This is my fav video of Pedro's. There again I have had a JFlute for 3 years and a JSax for 6 months so I was guaranteed to love this video
8:28 Wait, did you just squish that bell?
Haha yeah its silicone!
I've been a flute player since 1968. I have had a very nice professional model flute since 1974. But I love the Nuvo, because I can take it anywhere, and if I drop it or fall in the creek when I'm hiking, it won't get damaged. And yes, it's really waterproof. In 2015 I took it to Israel and it went into the Jordan River with me for baptism. It's a great goofing-off kind of flute.
Did not expect that sound from the jSax! wow!
haha, totally! :)
Wow that sounds preeeetttty close to a clarinet. I could barely tell. I'm impressed you can still get a deep sound on it!
That jSax blew my mind!!
Very cool! The clarinet one was really cool. Watching the rest of the video now.
Awesome! Thank you!
I am blown away.. amazing.. I played flute in band and if I could of had a black one I would still play. That JSax blew me away.. still amazed
I like that J Sax! You are getting a good sound from yours!
How does it have that sound? so amazing!
haha, its so deceptive since most people think it wouldn't sound good. I was blown away for sure! :)
Music By Pedro Good thing you over edited the sound to make it that way (:
I always enjoy your reviews. Quick question: I have played a professional level clarinet since HS. I departed to play strings in bands for many years but now wish to return to the woodwinds. I play sax (Yamaha soprano and alto) as well a Nuvo flute (with a professionally fashioned fipple head). I am looking at the clarineo for use at a local Celtic gathering and travel issues. I do not wish to have to transpose the C flute music or take my Buffet on the road. I usually play a Fibracell reed and was wondering if you thought such a reed would be worthwhile for such an instrument. Or is it more like putting square wheels on a Ferrari?
I am getting one of those saxophones for me! They sound so good
Jsax blown my mind. I just ordered on amazon and I can't wait to receive it.
Awesome! What color did you order it in?
Music By Pedro Black with blue
visinew oh awesome! :)
I see you video over and over and I can't believe that amazing sound. Because I watch other J sax video I believe the sound coming for the sax and not special effect from your mics :-). Is amazing the great tone and sound coming from that little plastic tube. Wao! Mine coming from out of country so I have to wait weeks :-(. Bad I not find it in USA. Well patience and patience GRRRRRRRR @i@
I'm clarinetist that is learning the sax... Imma buy the Nuvo flute just because 😍 They are too cute!
How totally cool, All these instruments look and play awesome, also would love your opinion on the Yamaha Venova, I got one for Valentines Day and I JUST love it but I do need to practice on it and I have been.
Anyone heard of the Venova?
Great review, thanks.
I'm 33 y/o and just bought this. I wanna eventually learn how to play saxophone. So I'll start with this and see if I like it.
Awesome. Let me know how it goes!
How’d that go? I’m 32 now and thinking of doing the same
I love the jSax, sounds great
Hello Pedro ! Great channel, love your content ! What about the Venova, did you try it ? Thanks.
I wil have this Jsax tomorrow after been searching all over the place in internet..first of course I go to Amazon, but I try to find it in local music store just in case they have it..
I have to contact the main distributor of Nuvo for this..
and tomorrow I will purchase one of Jsax..the main reason of course Jsax much cheaper compare to the real sax and the more I read what sax that I need to buy the more headache I have..
I will inform you guys how is it going with the Jsax..
Good job Pedro..wish you all the best..
Martenz Vandreva so how's going with your jsax? :D
So how's it going with jsax ? Are you enjoying it ? Getting better ? :D I'm interested in beginning playing a wind instrument !
While you're waiting for Martenz to reply, I will say I have had my JSax for 6 months now and it only needs 20 mins a day or every other day to make good progress. As you can see/hear from the video it sounds amazing for a £70 instrument. Sure, Pedro used a nice microphone and also a touch of reverb but a close mic'ed woodwind instrument played in a dead room needs a touch of ambience .
I would highly recommend this instrument for kids and adults alike. I have owned and played the Xaphoon and every other kind of 'pocket sax' or 'mini sax' and trust me this Jsax is much much better and around the same price.
The JSax is amazing.Buy one! I'd also recommend finding a Sax mouthpiece that fits too
I want to own that jSax. That blown my mind!
Does the jsax have the octive key? I play a regular alto sax but these seem really nice just to mess around with
I'm an adult playing the Melodica which is a C instrument. I mostly use 2 octaves of the 3 there. I'm playing simple jazz, blues and rock tunes like Smooth Operator, Route 66, Songbird, Love Street, Careless Whisper, and Killing Me Softly, along with some bluesy improv using sharps and flats. Would the jSax be a good instrument for me to learn the same tunes?
Bit of a strange question for you. I broke my right ring finger a while ago and it is still weak (vulnerable). I used to play the flute but find I can't play due to this weakness. I have a great many play along books for the flute and, if I'm right, they're in the same key as the Clarineo. Would I be able to us the backing tracks for the Clarineo?
Excellent, thank you.
Would you recommend the Clarinéo for Bb clarinetists looking for a good deal on a C clarinet? I think the F/F# trill keys (both of them) are missing.
Would you recommend these instruments to somebody with a music background (for example, a pianist) who would like to study the real version of these instruments without a teacher?
Do you think these could be played professionally? I struggle financially and want to record these in some mixes.
yup..I ve got it with me now..
and just exactly like what pedro show to us..
but the problem is..I have difficulty to reach upper and lower register..and until now I don't know how to fix it.....
Jsax have C major key.. which is also I feel to low..and you have to know how to do proper scale before you can play some cover version...
its perfect for children....
Hi, I've just bought a clarinéo and i've so much trouble playing notes from the middle to high register.. no problem with the low register, but it's very difficult, when not impossible, with upper notes. I've played saxophone for 5 years and the embouchure is very similar, but yet, i'm very surpised by the difficulty I have in the middle and high regsiter. Did you have the same kind of problem when you started ?
i hope you have fun with these new instruments :)
i have been! :)
Hi Pedro, I have a question about the jsax straightening kit. Other than aesthetics, does it actually change the tone in some way? The description online only says "make it more suitable for adults" but doesn't go into detail so I'm not sure if it's just for looks. Thanks!
You mention that it plays a recorder so would you be able to play what you could play on a tenor recorder?
Wow am I late to comment, but I have a question.
I am a well rounded brass player(Trombone, Euphonium), who is looking to major in music education (specifically jazz), and I am trying to educate myself to have somewhat of an intermediate level of playing on all instruments. Would these beginner plastic models be beneficial to me? Or should I try some traditional makes?
Thanks!
These instruments have nice designs. Dang
Btw did you add an echo effect? it sounds amazing
just a little reverb since my room is dead, and sounds dry when I record. :)
What is the lowest and the highest sound on the clarineo?
Hello, is it possible really to study with this instrument, or it's necessary to start learning with the real saxophone? Thanks
Nice video!!, a question : Can the mouthpiece change to real saxophone mouthpiece?, if yes , which one? thanks
May I know how you think the jSax compares with the Yamaha Venova? I'm trying to decide between these two...
can you change jsax mouthpiece with other one such as wood, metat, ebonite or yamaha, Selmer alto, sopranos?
what key does it play in and could I change it? I would like to know so I can play Eb instrument music (I am a trumpet player wanting to learn woodwinds.) (talking about the Jsax.)
but can the Sax play careless whisper? Ive never played an instrument and im an older guy. it would be cool to learn this song.
Can you play normal clarinet music on the clarineo or is it different?
I'm a student , age 14. I'm looking for a tenor sax of sorts since I am usually absent from practice. So , basically it's a self practice instrument temporarily. Any recommendations?
What are the key ranges in Clarineo, flute, jsax?
My main question is Do the instruments have the same fingering as the real instruments? I was thinking they should so then the kids don’t have to learn a whole new set of fingering once they move up to a real instrument.
Any chance of hearing these instruments "dry"?
Why would someone need to change after the first year, if they play that well ?
Does the straight neck is included if you buy it ? Or you buy it separately ?
Get the Clarineo ! It's just the best wind instrument you can have, ever, for that amount of money !
It plays really well, sounds really well, has all the notes you need (you have the extraordinary 3+ octave range of clarinet, with all the chromatic notes !), and it has surprisingly good intonation. Also, it's very light, unbreakable, you don't really have to care for it (or just wash it with water and soap !), just leave it laying somewhere and you can pick it up whenever you want (it makes you play more, which is better !).
You can play outside, in the rain, you can travel everywhere with it (it's light and tough), you can share it with music mates, jam wherever, whenever you want, and you won't even be afraid of it being stolen or broken. This thing just makes you play more, and enjoy more music.
Minor things to keep in mind :
1) The plastic reed given with the clarineo are not bad, and they are good to begin playing, but their sound is a bit plasticky. If you are a confirmed clarinet player, you can just get a good Eb clarinet reed instead and it'll really change the sound of the instrument to something very big and woody much more like a real clarinet.
2) Some keys seem a bit fragile. But if you break them somehow, you can easily order replacement and replace them yourself. So, no worries.
3) It's in C, not Bb. I actually find it a plus point, because I like to jam with people who play tunes in C, D, G, E, and such (like guitar players, and folk, jazz players).
4) It obviously does not sound as full and woody as real clarinet. Who cares, it's just like 100 - 150 dollars !
5) I'm talking here about the one I personally own, which is the Clarineo 2.0 model. It's a little more expensive than the first model, and I don't know if the first model is as good (but from this video, I think it is).
Do you have any information about what have changed on the second version of the clarineo ? I'm interested in buying one to start learning clarinet by myself.
Are you happy with? Some downside ?
Thanks a lot for your comment
Here's what I found :
"The 2.0 Clarineo model has several upgraded features:
Mouthpiece - now fitted with new integral ligature, easy to open with one hand. Remains compatible with Nuvo’s plastic reeds in 1, 1.5 and 2 strength, the Legere Viib or cane Eb size clarinet reeds and now also soprano saxophone reeds.
Key caps - on the original Clarineo model these caps were silver, with the new generation model these are now silicone and coloured to match the trim of your instrument.
Pads - new silicone pads for improved reliability and even seating.
Bell - replacing the original bayonet fitting bell we now have a silicone bell similar to the “Straighten your jSax” bell for additional durability.
Case - the new sleek design is fastened with two sturdy press studs and a patch of hook and loop fabric to keep your instrument secure and make it quick and easy to get out ready to play in no time while also reduced in size compared to the original to make it more child-friendly."
So, it seems it's mainly a bit sturdier. It costs a bit more, though.
I think it's the best way to begin clarinet by yourself, especially because you get a little bit of teaching material bundled with the instrument, and several reeds to try out.
I’m having a difficult time getting sound out of my Clarineo. I have excellent breath support from singing so that’s not a problem. I play other wind instruments, although this is my first reed instrument. I feel like I am having to bust a gut to get any sound out and if I tighten my embouchure enough to prevent my cheeks puffing out, I can’t get a sound out at all. I had my friend try it who played clarinet for several years and she couldn’t get any sound out at all either so I don’t think it is just me being a beginner. I tried a wood reed, but it didn’t help. Everything seems to work right on the Clarineo. I have the reed properly positioned. I’m wondering if the Clarineo is that much harder to play than a Bb clarinet or if I got a defective Clarineo? I thought about changing the mouthpiece out for an Eb clarinet mouthpiece, but I don’t know if it will fit. When I can get a sound out, I love the way it sounds. I also like the advantages of the light weight and of it being in C and non-transposing so I’d really like to make it work.
@@lowcountryhooper The Clarineo should be as easy or easier to play than a clarinet. Getting the embouchure right is not easy at the start, it's not like a flute where you just have to blow and it works. You'll have to try a few positions on the beak to figure it out (more or less beak in the mouth, pinching it more or less). You can practice by trying to get a sound just from the beak without the rest of the instrument at first. When you get the good position, it will be easier to play without having to "bust a gut". You will still need a bit more pressure than singing to play, but you don't need too much air, and it should not be exhausting. If you play with the wood reed, put it in water for a minute before playing. I don't why your friend couldn't play it though. Maybe it's too small and he/she is more used to a bigger clarinet (bigger inside bore), or maybe he is used to thicker/stronger reeds ? Or maybe it is defective. But from what you describe here, I think you most likely just have the normal problems of a beginner and you'll figure it out by trying a few times. Take it easy, keep trying, and good luck for your learning :)
Played saxophone through middle and high school. Do you think the jsax is worth picking up or should I just go ahead and break the bank on a real one?
I play Baritone and Trumpet and I want to learn to play some woodwind instruments would the clarinèo be a good start
Magic 8 Ball says no.
Where were you able to find the these instruments?
Would you suggest the jsax to me? I have never played a sax or a woodwind instrument or any instrument to be honest.
What does the jsax lack? And how fast will I grow out of it?
Is it 90% close compared to a real saxophone?
I'd absolutely recommend that for you. It's a small price to get introduced and its tons of fun! :)
What sheet music do you use with jsax or clarineo?
The Clarineo low register sounded alright... the upper register was thin and sounded like a blend between Eb and Bb Clarinet. Although, I think it's an awesome instrument for a student to start on, albeit with the intention to transition to a real instrument as soon as possible.
Oh yeah, it's an amazing instrument to start and see if its something that someone has the discipline to commit to. It also helps you know if you can even physically play it, as some people can't play wind instruments, or can't even make the embouchure required to play. Thanks for watching! :)
Hey thank you for the review, I was looking into it for a student actually so this was helpful!
The jSax sounds amazing! You see that little plastic thing and think ew, this cannot sound good, but then your hear it, and OMG, it doesn't sound at all like it looks :o
I love how it plays! :)
I've been playing saxophone for already 7 years so would you recommend me the jSAX (it has different sound, for proving something different too, for some moments in wich I can't carry my saxophone because of its weight, measure... for that kind of use) or it would be a waste of money?
I have a £1000 Bauhaus Sax but I carry my JSax everywhere and playing this has helped my embouchure on the sax
Hello Sir, do you mind giving me suggestion cz my younger brother wants to learn to play sax recently and as a birthday present I would like to give him such a tool for beginner. Which one should I buy? Nuvo jsax or toot or dood first? And regardless to the things you reviewed, should I buy him the real sax for practicing too?
Thanks before ;)
What’s his age?
Hi Pedro,
I have a jFlute and I can't get a low D or 4th line D (they come out as Eb). I am fingering the notes right (lt thumb, 1, 2, 3 & rt 1, 2, 3 or lt thumb, 2, 3 & rt 1, 2, 3). It's brand new, so I don't think it's the pads. I use the fipple lip plate instead of the standard one. What do you think I'm doing wrong?
Thank you,
Rachelle
Hi. Thanks for the comment. Thats an easy fix. With your jFlute you should have received a small ring that looks like a small foot. It goes at the bottom of the flute. It will allow you to play the low/high D you're referring to.
I put the ring on, but I still get the Eb's. Is there another small ring, or just maybe try the C foot?
Try the C foot but I don't know why it would do that, as I haven't come across that problem!
I used to play saxophone 10 years back, and thinking of getting one for a chill day. I'm looking at this NUVO and another from Yamaha YVS-100 Venova, which one is better what do you reckon?
I own both and the tone of the JSax is much more Soprano sax-ish. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the venova sound but to me the Jsax is better.
I'm 22 old, is it good for learn in a short free time??
Why does he use vibrato on the clarineo?
Which one better..jsax or venova?
This are REAL instruments!!!... Just incredible
I'm amazed too. They feel great too! :)
Just want to point this out, the clarinet shown here is good for developing an embouchure and learning how to hold the instrument for beginners but for playing, its different. I’ve played clarinet for 4 years and counting and I’ve learned that your typical clarinet is pitched in the key of Bb why the clarinet shown here is in concert pitch. So the fingering is slightly different but good for beginners.
where can ı order that sax?
i might start playing the flute and i wanted to ask if this is a good choice? is it the same as a normal gold flute? does it make a difference? an actuall gold flute is a bit too expensive in my opinion..pls help me hereee
The student flute is perfect since it is more affordable and you can play it like a regular flute.
Hi I would like to ask if I am using a size 3 tenor normal reed, what size reed should I use for a tenor synthetic reed
It depends on the brand and style that you're using. Check out www.legere.com/strength-charts for more information! :)
the jsax sounded different with the different bells
they both sound pretty cool :)
"i'm playing a 2, because i've been playing the clarinet for a little while" OOOOOOFFFF
8:00 Sir a recorder is a fully chromatic instrument(not all the sharps and flats are nice and easy fingerings but they all exist). With a range of about 2 and a half octaves it's not too dissimilar to a saxophone or a brass instrument
Hi, a saxophone has chromatic keys specifically designed to play accidental notes. A recorder does not, however it does have fingerings. Fingerings and keys are different. :)
Okay what, this sounds so good for a plastic starter "toy" of sorts. Gives my £1500 Yamaha a run for its money
Edit #1: The flute is actually really good too, like Jesus for £100 that's great, although some cheaper metal ones are avalible
Edit #2: The jSax kinda disappointed me, sounds good but wasn't the best for tone or size, unless you're putting your child on a soprano this would be too big
My gear:
Yamaha YCLCSGII Clarinet
Selmer Ninja Bass Clarinet
Emerson Flute
Pearl PFB-305B bass flute
Trevor James 88 Alto sax
Yanagisawa Baritone Sax
And those Nuvo's gave the tone a run for the money
How much did they cost