Oh, gosh, I remember that etude! My teacher had me spend so much time on it. In those days, I only played technically, and needed to learn about lyricism. Also, in those days, I did not own a Ridenour clarinet because it was the late 70s! So much easier to play now on my Libertas....thanks, Tom!

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

We'll have your A out next week after Labor day. You've GOT to play these Bbs. They knocked my designs out of the park. There's not a single thing acoustically I want to change on these prototypes. And the transitions from register to register----it's just awesome----it's like they don't even exist. I played this etude after literally just blowing a few scales, some intervals, and warming up...no acoustical changes, just a few spring tension adjustments to suit me better. This is like a dream come true---and we'll be able to sell these for 1/2 the price of the Concerto in 1993. It's just a gift from God.

@coloraturaElise

2 жыл бұрын

@@avarmadillo Well, why don't you slip one of those Bbs in the box with the A when you send it back?

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

​@@coloraturaElise If we had one to send you we would but very soon. You'll love it.

¡Muchas gracias!. Un fuerte abrazo desde Santiago de Chile. 😀😉🙏👋

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias to you!

Nice Montage!

@billyboy647

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

Sounds great Tom!!

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

No smoke---this out plays any Bb clarinet I've ever played...SO EVEN and with a monster dynamic range.

Great sound and flexibility!!! You play with great lyricism, congratulation!!

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

Well, it's taken long enough. I'm a slow learner----anyone can do this if they're willing to learn how to play French embouchure. The secret to playing lyrically? Don't listen to clarinet players.

Really nice upper register, even on my macbook speakers it sounds lovely!

@williamridenour84

2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had your MacBook---the speakers on mine are terrible.

That's great Tom, very nice tone and evenness. What would be the main differences with the older Libertas? Is it just the keys and plating, or there are changes on the horn itself too?

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

There are changes in the horn itself. The tuning is better, and the sound is darker and more even---very easy to play and control. It is closer to the Opus/concerto, and the clarinet is very well made, with excellent leather pads that seal well and should last a decade or more. It's a real joy to play.

Stunning! I only hope to one day make my Libetas sound like that. Definitely a different character compared to the recent 576 Bb recording you posted.

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

smoother, more even and more fluid in the register transitions----and the best scale I've ever played on any horn at any price. Regarding your comment, the 576 is a terrific clarinet. If the Libertas/concerto/opus clarinet didn't exist it could easily compete with any clarinet on the market at any price. But the Libertas is a more fluid acoustic, virtually dissolving the middle and high register breaks, with matching resistances for the left and high hand clarion register. There's nothing like it----and the scale is mind glowingly great--- with no spread of 12ths in the long pipe low register: e/b, f/c/, g/d, etc---all this done with the standard mechanism, no need for all the extra key work of over priced clarinets---and their 12ths are still not as good....I know, I've worked on them for players. Ironically, the 576 tuning is almost as good, with virtually perfect 12ths. The tuning of the Libertas II is not a mere copy. It represents an advancement in the even response and the tuning of the Opus/Concert style of clarinet---an acoustic that helped great players win jobs in the Met and San Francisco. And then there are the logistical advantages.

@avarmadillo

2 жыл бұрын

Curious, are you playing French embouchure?

what a rich sound especially the chalumeau range. i’m in mexico. how would i go about ordering? price/shipping? thanks.

@tedridenour5275

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Tejada, Email us at sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com Shipping to Mexico is not a problem.If you'd prefer to call you can reach me anytime at 469-394-3245. Hope to hear from you. Ted Ridenour Ridenour Clarinet Products

@billyboy647

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Tejada, One of our finest Lyrique Artists is actually located in Mexico. www.rclarinetproducts.com/rafael-prado-artist Rafael's contact information is on that website. I'm sure he'd be happy to discuss our clarinets with you if you contacted him.

That can't be explained away as just good playing....you must have a good clarinet there. I didn't hear a single dull or fuzzy note.

@tedridenour5275

2 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in setting up a trial feel free to email or call. I'm confident you'll be thrilled with the Libertas II. Ted Ridenour Email:sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com Toll Free: 1-888-258-7845 Phone: 469-39-3245

@billyboy647

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Is there an EU distributor for your Clarinets?

@bmcgar

2 жыл бұрын

Leslie Craven. See his KZread videos.

@radicalpaddyo

2 жыл бұрын

@@bmcgarthanks man

@tedridenour5275

2 жыл бұрын

Actually we're now working with Lohff & Pfeiffer in Denmark. You'll want to contact them. I've tried to update our KZread videos as much as possible but.......not enough hours in the day right now.

@tedridenour5275

2 жыл бұрын

Contact Lohff & Pfeiffer though. If they don't have what you want in stock they'll get it for you.