| Albert/Simple System Clarinets |
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Albert system (also known as German style) is the most commonly used clarinet type for Eastern European folk music. This type of clarinet has fewer number of keys than Boehm system clarinet. It is believed that this makes it easier for the player to move his fingers faster and reach half and quarter tunes quicker.
This type of clarinet on the other hand, has less fingering position options than Boehm system clarinets and because of the distance between the holes, it needs some finger stretching.
Apart from having different key system, Albert style clarinets have a slightly deeper sound than other type of clarinets. Thats why they fit well into folk and jazz music.
Most Albert system clarinets are made of Grenadilla, Mopany, Ebonite or Bakelite. However there are some low G clarinets that can be found, made of olive tree or metal as a low cost alternative to others.
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