A Clarinet

The A Clarinet, also referred to as the Soprano Clarinet in A, is a woodwind instrument in the clarinet family and is transposed to the key of A. It is the only common soprano clarinet that is other than the Bb or Eb clarinets.

Description
The A Clarinet is a bit longer than the Bb Clarinet. It has an almost unnoticeable lower-pitched sound. Since it is longer, more air has to be applied.

Bb clarinet players can easily play this instrument as it is nearly identical.

Models of A Clarinets
1. A student model. Student model A clarinets are made of ABS resin, which makes them fairly lightweight. They are the cheapest model of the A clarinet, as they are built for beginners. However, they start to lose their usefulness after a few years of playing, as they are not as responsive as intermediate or professional models.

2. An intermediate model. These clarinets are made of wood and produce a nice sound for intermediate players. They also provide a better response to note playing. They are slightly heavier than student models, which alters the tone so that it is more "solid".

3. A professional model. Professional models are the most expensive model of the A clarinet but are made of the highest quality Grenadilla wood or Rosewood. The wood adds extra weight, which in turn, darkens the clarinet's tone.