This instrument has no particular embouchure technique, you just blow!

July 3, 2023 1:54 AM

Nicolas Bras explains how to build the membrane clarinet, a delightful six minute adventure in musical plumbing fittings (SLYT).
posted by Dysk (5 comments total)

Loved the way he could move the timbre from clarinet-ish to oboe-ish just by altering the membrane material. Nice find!
posted by flabdablet at 2:12 AM on July 3, 2023 [1 favorite]

I knew this guy's name was familiar, looking back in his YouTube history I see he's the one who built a finger pop instrument just to perform an acoustic "Popcorn".
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 5:29 AM on July 3, 2023 [1 favorite]

This is great, and has led to my strongly considering a new composition project for my large ensemble this fall.
posted by LooseFilter at 6:43 AM on July 3, 2023 [2 favorites]

I watched this guy's Death Whistle video a while ago, and have been getting the recommendation for this video, but somehow didn't watch it until today.
Thanks for posting it, Dysk!
posted by Mister Moofoo at 10:17 AM on July 3, 2023 [2 favorites]

Loved this! After watching the video I started scrolling and found this related short, which totally made my day.
posted by orange_square at 6:47 AM on July 4, 2023 [1 favorite]