The clarinet was the first instrument developed by Henri SELMER, a renowned clarinettist with the Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine and the Opéra Comique. Henri Selmer Paris has built up close relationships with generations of clarinettists from all cultures and at all levels, enabling us to offer each artist an original proposal tailored to his or her musical personality. Located in Mantes-la-Ville (France) for a century, their workshops are now the only manufacture in the world with the know-how to make the entire clarinet family.
An improved Prologue clarinet Inspiring young and old to play the clarinet is the stated ambition of this new generation of the Prologue model. Attentive to current teaching methods, which place increasing emphasis on posturology and 'well-being' in playing, Henri SELMER Paris has designed new features for the Prologue model that make it easier to learn and progress on the clarinet.
The Prologue clarinet from Henri SELMER Paris embodies a long tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, recognised for its acoustic quality by clarinettists of all eras and styles. This innovative instrument features a revolutionary thumb rest, an ergonomic ring for smaller hands, increased lightness and an ergonomic 12th key, making it easier to learn and play the instrument. The Prologue adds a touch of fun by allowing players to personalise their instrument with a choice of six coloured rings for the bell, which is unique in the world.
Ergonomics
The Prologue features a revolutionary thumb rest: adjustable in all 4 directions, north-south and east-west. An ergonomic 12th key: more material for easy access to the upper registers An ergonomic removable ring for the D/G hole for smaller hands Acoustics
Its bore provides great sound quality: homogeneous, balanced sound in all registers Its pointing offers excellent in-tune ratios The Focus mouthpiece facilitates sound emission and optimises its acoustic qualities Aesthetics
6 removable coloured rings The Delta symbol, engraved on the upper body, distinguishes this new version from its predecessor Mechanics and materials
Grenadilla wood Barrel reliability: addition of a ferrule on the top of the barrel Made in France
The guarantee of quality production Top quality materials A high level of finish, down to the smallest detail Instruments that can be played as soon as they are picked up Technical specifications : Key: Bb Universal pitch: 440-442 Hz Boehm standard N1 system (17 keys, 6 rings) Wood: grenadilla Polycylindrical bore (cylindrical part: 14.6 mm) Silver-plated ferrules Barrels: 64.5 mm Valentino stamps Silver plated keys Ergonomic thumb rest Ergonomic 12th spanner Supplied with a Focus mouthpiece, a silver ligature, a silver beak cover, a backpack case, a maintenance kit (swab, tube of grease), 6 interchangeable coloured rings and an ergonomic G ring.
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