{"product_id":"double-bass-membrane-clarinet-by-bras","title":"Double Bass Membrane Clarinet BY BRAS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEven deeper, still simple to play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Bass Membrane Clarinet BY BRAS\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extremely low soft-reed wind instrument based on a membrane acoustic system, combining the physical depth of a very long air column with an exceptionally simple and intuitive way of playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/w0JoiW-I3tk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne octave below the Bass Membrane Clarinet\u003c\/strong\u003e, this instrument reaches into a true double bass register: deep, massive, and resonant, with a sound that feels almost physical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional clarinets, contrabass clarinets, or reed instruments, this instrument does not require embouchure technique. You simply blow: the membrane responds naturally, producing a stable, rich, and expressive low sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts acoustic system and overall form are unique, both in sound behavior and in physical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe membrane is made from a vinyl glove\u003c\/strong\u003e. The instrument comes with two gloves, giving you plenty of spare material to replace the membrane when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extremely low instrument, surprisingly easy to play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the Double Bass Membrane Clarinet is an extra-long air column, giving the instrument its incredibly deep and grounded voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its very low register, the instrument is designed to remain simple, direct, and physically manageable. For an instrument playing in this range, it stays remarkably compact and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no keys, pads, or complex mechanisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the instrument approachable for beginners, while offering a powerful and unusual sound palette for experienced musicians, composers, and experimental performers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument is tuned one octave below the Bass Membrane Clarinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt plays in E natural minor, with an additional low D accessible with the little finger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows the instrument to be used both as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD Myxolydian \/ E natural minor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete scale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD – E – F# – G – A – B – C – D – E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this double bass register, the scale becomes especially powerful for drones, slow melodic lines, modal playing, deep rhythmic phrases, and cinematic bass textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layout encourages musical exploration while remaining intuitive and physically comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for depth, simplicity, and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe special shape of the Double Bass Membrane Clarinet has been carefully developed to make an extremely low instrument as compact and playable as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this register, the instrument remains surprisingly small, light, and simple to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts design avoids the complexity usually associated with very low wind instruments. Instead of keys, pads, and advanced reed control, the instrument keeps only the essential elements: breath, membrane, air column, and fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn instrument shaped by experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Double Bass Membrane Clarinet reflects this long-term exploration: an instrument with the depth and physical presence of a contrabass voice, but stripped down to its most direct and accessible form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is extremely low, deeply resonant, and surprisingly simple to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft-reed \/ membrane-based wind instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra-long air column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble bass register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeyless, no mechanical system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact ergonomic shape for its register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to remain playable for all hand sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMembrane clarinet head, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble bass membrane clarinet body in D Mixolydian, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnector pipe, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D-printed parts: PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments BY BRAS","offers":[{"title":"Early Birds -15% - 100 instruments","offer_id":57963551981832,"sku":null,"price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Second Batch - 1 Month Delivery - 200 instruments","offer_id":57963552014600,"sku":null,"price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9115\/0088\/files\/OVERTONE_FLUTE.826_low.jpg?v=1780939111","url":"https:\/\/instrumentsbybras.com\/products\/double-bass-membrane-clarinet-by-bras","provider":"Instruments BY BRAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}