Eb Clarinet

The Eb Clarinet, also referred to as the Soprano Clarinet, is a woodwind instrument, and is a member of the clarinet family.

Description
The Eb Clarinet is much smaller than the Bb Clarinet, thus making it's fingering a bit more cramped. It has a higher pitched sound, but it is extremely difficult to keep it playing in tune. It's mouthpiece also presses onto the lower lip more than what the Bb Clarinet mouthpiece does, so be wary of this when playing it.

Eb clarinets are not suitable for beginners, and those wanting to play one should wait until they have gained experience on a lower type of clarinet.

Models of Eb Clarinets
There are three main models of Eb clarinets: 1. A "intermediate" model. "Intermediate" model Eb clarinets are made of ABS resin, which makes them fairly lightweight. They are the cheapest model of Eb clarinets, but because they are uncommonly produced, they are still quite expensive.

2. A professional model. Professional models are the most expensive model of Eb clarinet, but are made of wood, instead of plastic.

Note: With all wooden clarinets, more care is necessary to keep them in working order. Wooden clarinets change more between seasons than what plastic clarinets do, as the natural wood expands in the heat, and contracts in the cold. Prolonged improper care could result in a crack appearing in one or more of the pieces.