Clarinéo 2.0 reviewed!

Welcome to SEASON 10 (Holy crap!) This year we start off with some Grainger and a neat little all-plastic C clarinet by Nuvo called the Clarinéo.
Nuvo instruments makes this cool little clarinet for beginners that you can literally soak in soapy water to clean. (Try that with your Buffet R13. Actually, please don't). It's a full-range clarinet with -get this- (simplified) CLARINET FINGERINGS! This is a big deal. Now, the big question is: does it work?
#Nuvo,#Clarineo

[@madefullmetalprobably]

Your glasses said: ⚫️⬛️

[@jacobeverman5694]

Your*

[@user-wx8ot1ph4d]

"You are glasses said"

[@madefullmetalprobably]

Jacob Everman reality is fake

[@madefullmetalprobably]

Negative Yoda said

[@DanceMyStyle]

The thing half these comments are missing is that this instrument is designed for YOUNG BEGINNERS. It's exceptionally lightweight, surprisingly robust, easy to maintain ... this isn't a 'serious' clarinet. Comments saying 'or pay £xxx for a PROPER clarient' are redundant. It's appealing to young players because it's so light, shorter reach, and easy to keep. Little kids can't necessarily hack even the weight of an ABS clarinet, let along the maintenance involved. What's so wrong with an instrument that gets them keen to play, and then introduce them to a proper clarient a short while down the line? (Also a great option for parents of kids who want to play but don't necessarily want to/can't invest in a reliable, 'big name' clarinet, and want to test the waters on their kid's interest and commitment to practicing music)

[@musikerman52]

You pay a price of a beginners clarinet to get an "instrument" not that good...

[@grahamlyons8522]

@@musikerman52 Exactly.

[@jeric_synergy8581]

@@musikerman52 , no shit. Your grasp of the obvious and stated is impressive. Not.

[@Gnadtad]

You have epic glasses

[@VStaskey]

I think Zenni sells them.

[@CrankyBeach]

I am a flute player; never tried any species of clarinet. I have the Nuvo flute, and for a piece of plastic, it's pretty impressive. It's a great travel and knock-around instrument, and I have no hesitation in taking it to places I would not want to take my professional model flute. I expect the Clarineo might have the same advantages.... On a hike, if the Nuvo flute gets dropped in the creek, not a problem. In fact, I took it to Israel 5 years ago and it got baptized in the Jordan River with me. Loved the Grainger arrangement; played that piece many years ago in concert band.

[@radiochu]

As an adult beginner intending to self-teach I purchased one of these just to see if I would stick with it before shelling out for a decent Bb clarinet. I have to say, I have loved it for learning, and it's got me very excited to eventually try a real instrument. Also, I'm really pleased that you reviewed this and called out the same issues I've noticed, because I wasn't sure if it was me or the instrument haha.

[@racheloram]

I had one of these nearly 20 years ago when I first started learning. Every 6 months or so, my teacher would let me hold their clarinet to see if I had grown enough to have a Bb. I did my grade 3 if not grade 4 on my little plastic clarinet. It was awesome, just pull it out of the case and get going. As a tiny 6 year old, it allowed me to embrace music and develop a life long passion. In may remember it with rose tinted glasses, but I will never hate on these clarinets.

[@danieltsan5141]

I loved when you began adding the effects to the recording that was funny!! Almost started sounding like Brahms wrote a jazz solo or collaborated with Gershwin.

[@doc_funkbeat9277]

Those are some talented quatriplets

[@ajkohlhepp9076]

Welcome back, if I could request more cello suite breakdowns that's what I would love to see!

[@ohboy9429]

the nuvo clarinet might be good for jazz... it sounds pretty jazzy. Maybe will go well with Benny Goodmans soft winds

[@daisylopezmonterroso4638]

Wow!!! Great playing, I play a b flat clarinet and soon enough I’ll be on base clarinet so these previous video will come in handy and the others as well.

[@paulineb66]

It actually doesn’t sound that bad.

[@yvescolin6169]

He is a great player, able to make it sound ok! 😉

[@jackfarmer4229]

got my “my Reed can kick your reeds ass” T-shirt today love this video thank you for everything Mr. Lowenstern you’re the best

[@luise578]

Loved the video, so light-hearted and fun! If you are looking for requests for this season, maybe some Sebastian Tozzola music on bass? I love his bass clarinet duets and Paisaje Folklórico Nro 1 and 2 are amazing!

[@TheFatPriest]

Great playing at the beginning, and a really funny video overall. I have two Nuvo instruments - the dood, which is a plastic chalumeau and which sounds pretty good for what it is; it cost £25 and I bought it to help me decide if I wanted to go back to playing the clarinet after 30 years, and I enjoyed messing around with it so I have started with the clarinet again (though a proper one in B flat not the clarineo.); and I have their trombone precursor, which is called the P-Bone, yes it really is, which is like a huge Swannee whistle with a mouthpiece like a brass instrument mouthpiece. That cost even less and it is useless and has put me off buying their proper plastic trombone or horn. But both the dood and p-bone were well made and I am sure kids would like them. I will give the p-bone to my grandchildren in a couple of years and they can annoy their parents and neighbours with it. The dood would be a good step up from a school recorder for any child wondering about trying a reed instrument.

[@stormiethedark6355]

He be lookin like Motherboard from Cyberchase 😂

[@evankesel642]

Yooooooooo😂

[@shivamdatta4380]

Bruh

[@thatelectropig8678]

EXACTLY on point

[@QuadMochaMatti]

Wot?

[@LarryShone]

Neat idea for the ligature. I like that idea

[@beamoorefrank5194]

Great video! I may need one of those.....

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Pretty cool, may have to get one just to mess around and try and learn clarinet. 👍👍

[@faeriesmak]

Ahhh..the tuning of that thing hurt. Ow! Thanks for the review. I am not too sure about that for a beginner. For less than the same price I just bought a really nice wooden Leblanc Noblet that sounds pretty darn good for a mid range clarinet. I guess I would rather have a beginning student start with a used plastic Selmer or something. Then they get used to having ALL of the keys there..even if they are not using them right away. Plus they would have to upgrade to something better within a few months anyway. Anyway...kind of fun. More of a novelty piece than anything. Also..love the glasses!

[@eileenjurek6898]

Love your glasses!

[@ricardobolanos2308]

Appreciate the among of effort to make this montage. I bought one of these just for fun. Fun. Some posters here apparently don't realize that they are talking about clarinets. You think, given the nature of this world, that a clarinet is a serious subject that you should get worked up over?

[@neilbrie8972]

Thank for this honest review. Do you have a pocket sax, Xaphoon ? did you do a review already? If not could you do one. thank for your channel.

[@lindacorcoran2346]

Wonderful!

[@-.-4]

Most enjoyable 😊

[@goodshow7121]

Great video 👌

[@argon07ful]

So nice...I enjoyed it a lot. Go on! Definitely it's not ear-SPAM.

[@lylek8933]

I like the rubberband reed holder (ligature); wonder if there's one for a bb Clearinet? :)

[@QuickStartClarinet]

I wasn't watching the video and just listening in the background but when the autotune and reverb hit I was like WHAT THE?!?! It could be useful for like campfire jazz or klezmer playing when you don't want to worry about temperature. Also, not having to transpose when playing with guitar would be nice!

[@thanbo]

I think of it as closer to a tarogato, which also only has one fingering for most of the notes

[@lamediamond4172]

What mic do you use to record? I was just wondering because I want to record myself playing.

[@_I_like_music]

I love Shepards hey dude

[@samuelshaaban5174]

do you plan to review the new syos bass clarinet mouth pieces

[@chloejackson-reynolds418]

I want that shirt! Where did you get it?

[@laceyking2006]

I love your shirt! wear did you buy it from?

[@earspasm]

Earspasm.com. ;)

[@TomW2034]

Fun!

[@Shaun_Oh]

How did you find four people looking exactly the same and all able to play clarinet so well?

[@robbruce2128]

Ok, that horn is insanely cute and where did you get that fantastic shirt?

[@earspasm]

Earspasm sells them :)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Hey I bought a Dood spontaneously, I do I learn it

[@Punchemyster04]

I dont know if you respond to comments but i have a solid question I really love playing BCL but the one i played was my schools and i want to buy one but they are all like 2000 do you have any suggestions??

[@cameronwinrow554]

What happens if you slap an Eb mouthpiece on there?

[@samuelgimenez1093]

"Off course, I said yes, because I didn't have any other alternative"... LOL

[@kendra3085]

What's the name of the piece at 6:05 ? Also I really like you're videos Thank you 😊

[@kathyboster2347]

Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in Eb. 🙂👍🏻

[@kendra3085]

@@kathyboster2347 Thank you 😊

[@kc6ioxac6j]

Was that your own arrangement?

[@LuLu-yb9ps]

It’s all super nice until you play Brahms... 😂 but thanks this is a nice video! I seriously am thinking of getting one for my friend’s daughter as a birthday gift!

[@amiliaschimmel9788]

I don't know if I am the only one that noticed but I had no idea he was that tall until you see him next to the door

[@SeymourSunshine]

This review would have been MUCH better if you'd played some typical pieces that a beginner clarinettist might attempt. Say a few tunes in the chalumeau range and the lower part of the clarion. Yes, we all know you're a brilliant player, but we want to know what the instrument might sound like in the hands of a decent beginner.

[@alexismendez1372]

En que tono esta ese clari

[@Brave_Aviator]

I still can’t get to altissimo c. I only did it once but never did it again. Can reach b altissimo though lol only playing for 4 years so that probably affects it. But I really want to get up there lol

[@faeriesmak]

Brave ᚺᚩᛒᛒᛁᛏ lots of playing helps...you need a good embourcure for that!

[@Brave_Aviator]

I play a lot i practice everyday like im close to being able to do it

[@faeriesmak]

@@Brave_Aviator Awesome! You'll get there. One day it will just happen for you!

[@Brave_Aviator]

@@faeriesmak i finally got after practicing to get the note out. I was able to get it out before but didnt have the right fingering lol!

[@faeriesmak]

@@Brave_Aviator Whooo hoooo! Way to go. Those notes cant be pretty difficult.

[@squiddyjamzzz]

that thing is hideous!! love your channel tho been subscribed for like 2 years now

[@lukekantola6476]

Man! Thanks for the laugh!

[@AndrewBeals]

But can you do the gliss from "Rhapsody" on it? (even if it's in the wrong key)

[@ethancampbell9096]

2:19 What do you mean by season 10?

[@Jayme501]

Ethan Campbell I believe he usually has the summer off so this is a new season. I think this is the tenth year

[@vladproductions1719]

:D

[@iamjimfan]

I find tonguing without the "thug" sound is impossible for me. Grateful if anyone has idea about this.

[@carlosestradamusicrd]

😆🙏👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@yohaneschristantokurniawan2269]

your glasses are bothering me hahahah

[@Subparanon]

Or for $60 more you could just buy a Jean Paul CL-300 and have a real ebonite clarinet with all the keywork and that plays in tune.

[@Francois_Dupont]

for 70$ you can get a Chinese clarinet that is fully playable and perfectly alright.

[@faeriesmak]

You can get a used Selmer or even an old school Bundy for less that would play better.

[@ntone7]

Yes but then you still can’t beat the weight which is like half of a traditional clarinet.

[@TJtheBee]

If it’s out of tune, it’s worthless IMO. Not the way I’d want to start out a student’s journey. Understanding pitch is important.

[@windmillwilly]

Is this real

[@vladproductions1719]

._.

[@bradleytaylor5793]

naw it’s fake

[@dcnannen4319]

uhh

[@hftuh2782]

I always suggest buying good instruments for kids. If they start on an instrument that feels bad, looks bad and sounds bad it is hard to imagine that they will end up playing it.

[@briarroot]

D'you think a person without any teeth would be able to play one of these?

[@georgf9279]

But why is it in C? That's dumb.

[@sarahtoball2606]

It's in C, because it is smaller and lighter for young beginners. They would have had to make it the same size as a Bb clarinet to get the Bb tuning, which would have defeated the purpose

[@musikerman52]

Sorry to say - these are quite awful. I had a group playing, or rather trying to play, with these and my time was in adjusting and holding my ears. You can get an Eb clarinet for the same price, and it's a proper instrument, compared to these. Clarineo lacks the feel of fingering, due to its too light weight and cheesy clefs. A good clarinet player can play anything, beginners deserve more.

[@alsatusmd1A13]

1. The one in C (soprano) takes an Eb (alto) reed 2. “It’s supposed to be for beginners so it’s fine if it sounds out of tune” is a really bad argument for a clarinet because a clarinet in C is supposed to reinforce its open C and if it doesn’t a student graduating to a real clarinet will have to relearn the true fingerings for the notes they’re supposed to play. However, a decimophone in “A minor”, having 4n+3 harmonics only, or a “1/3 tube” clarinet/chalumeau in C, having 2n+3 harmonics only, won’t ever reinforce its open note and so won’t suffer this problem so badly if at all In conclusion, this is a good gag gift for someone who is already a musician, but a false start for a new musician

[@earspasm]

Sigh.

[@bigalinwesttexas]

Why buy this toy when you can pick up decent real used clarinets for the same price or most of the time less (stay away from the chinese junk) and have a real tool that will last a lifetime?