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Drcek


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The clarinet gained, shortly after its introduction into military bands, a great popularity also among the village musicians. Not many of them could afford an expensive instrument of professional make. Simplified imitations started to be made soon. Western Slovakia's drcek with a simple keyless body of elder wood, rough mouthpiece with a hazelwood reed tied by wire, is a typical example.

Tuning:
Drcek of my own production has a standard Bb-clarinet mouthpiece, short body with a cylindrical bore and a small bell. 8 fingerholes, the lowest one doubled, give a range - d´´ chromatic, with a german recorder fingering. Ideal for pub sessions, as it is capable of dynamic volume and timbre changes. With the softest reeds it is also used to produce sounds similar to the armenian duduk by some musicians. A combination with a cowhorn bell is also interesting. This instrument can also be made in any different key on request.

Wood: cherry, plum, pear, appletree, walnut, apricot, almond, maple, hornbeam...

Prices:
• Drcek – 80 euro, with horn 100