{"product_id":"bass-membrane-clarinet-by-bras","title":"Bass Membrane Clarinet BY BRAS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSo bassy, so simple to play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBass Membrane Clarinet BY BRAS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft-reed wind instrument based on a membrane acoustic system, combining the physical depth of long air columns with an extremely simple and intuitive way of playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/pdVk4QOkCPQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional clarinets or reed instruments, this instrument does \u003cstrong\u003enot require embouchure technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. You simply blow: the membrane responds naturally, producing a stable, rich, and expressive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcNF6SwU008?si=dpi_lKdZw4lsaS6v\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts acoustic system and overall form are unique, both in sound behavior and in physical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe membrane is made from a vinyl glove. The instrument comes with two gloves, giving you plenty of spare material to replace the membrane when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"140\" width=\"249\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9115\/0088\/files\/20260202_195532_2.jpg?v=1770059046\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn accessible bass instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Bass Membrane Clarinet is a \u003cstrong\u003every long air column (over 120 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the instrument its deep, grounded bass voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this length, the instrument is designed to remain \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to hold and play for all hand sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, without keys, pads, or complex mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fingerings are direct and logical, allowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediate sound production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural control of dynamics through breath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive phrasing without technical barriers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the instrument approachable for beginners, while offering a wide and expressive sound palette for experienced musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural scale designed for musical freedom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is tuned in \u003cstrong\u003eE natural minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an additional low \u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e accessible with the little finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the instrument to be played both as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE natural minor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD Myxolydian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD – E – F# – G – A – B – C – D – E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale layout encourages melodic playing, modal exploration, and sustained bass lines, while remaining intuitive and physically comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for simplicity, comfort, and performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special shape of the Bass Membrane Clarinet has been carefully developed to keep the instrument \u003cstrong\u003ecompact in feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite its long air column.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn instrument shaped by experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Bras has been exploring alternative wind instruments and unconventional acoustic systems for over 20 years, combining performance, research, and hands-on instrument making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass 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