Introduction to the Alto Chalumeau

A taste of the Alto Chalumeau before performance in Wellington, New Zealand with The Night Watch on 13 & 14 July 2019. Details at www.thenightwatch.net
Chalumeau made by Andrew Doyle - andrewdoyleclar...

[@wilhelmseleorningcniht9410]

I love these things, they're like little pocket clarinets

[@mmartinsrj]

That sounds cool! You get a nice, round and present sound with an instrument that is not as big as a regular clarinet.

[@irishflutegirl9022]

Beautiful!!! 👌🏻☺️

[@mikee8605]

Tell me about it. He can introduce me to his chalumeau anytime he likes.

[@cota1237]

Hola
Soy se España busco un chalumeau contralto
Me puedes ayudar?

[@GS-yg9wk]

It is in C or in F?

[@jemimalamb78]

Can you talk about the fingering? Is it like the modern clarinet fingerings?

[@Rik77]

Really great sound on that. Is that a shoelace on the reed? I'm been learning the tenor chalumeau and trying to switch from elastic bands to a leather cord. Its very difficult to hold the reed on.

[@JennieLynneWilliams]

Is this easier to blow than a xaphoon?

[@LunamLegionam]

it probably plays like a clarinet

[@ulisesromozamarripa3917]

Hello! excellent video!! by the way, could you tell me where can I buy on internet tenor and bass chalumeaux reeds? thank you!!

[@willemceuleers3789]

Hello! I use modern French-style e-flat reeds for soprano, alto and tenor chalumeaux, strengh 1 to 1 1/2 (so very light) and cut them down to size. I don't own a bass yet; you might need larger reeds for this one. Good luck,
Willem (Belgium)