Moving from a student clarinet to an intermediate instrument is an exciting step in a musician’s development. For many players, this will be their first wooden clarinet and their first opportunity to experience the warmth, richness and tonal character that make a quality wooden clarinet so rewarding to play.
As your technique develops, a wooden intermediate clarinet can offer greater tonal depth, improved projection and a more responsive playing experience. It gives the developing musician greater control over dynamics, articulation and expression, allowing their individual sound to begin to emerge.
At Tempest Music, we offer Perth’s largest range of intermediate clarinets, with wooden instruments from leading makers including Backun, Buffet, Eastman, Jupiter, Leblanc and Yamaha. Having such a broad selection allows you to compare different brands and individual instruments side by side, helping you discover the clarinet that best suits your playing and gives you the sound you’re looking for.
Every wooden clarinet has its own character. Differences in tone, resistance, response and keywork can be surprisingly noticeable, even between instruments of the same model. Specifications are useful, but they cannot tell you how a particular clarinet will sound or respond when you play it.
That’s why we strongly encourage players to play-test different brands and individual instruments before making a decision. The most expensive clarinet—or the brand that suits another player—isn’t necessarily the right instrument for you.
Our experienced musicians can explain the differences and help you compare tone, response, comfort and projection. There is no rush to choose. Take the time to find the wooden clarinet that supports your development and helps you discover your own sound.
Visit our Perth showroom to explore Perth’s largest range of intermediate clarinets, play-test different brands and choose your first wooden clarinet with confidence.
