What is full boehm clarinet?

The Boehm clarinet is a type of clarinet named after its designer, Theobald Boehm. It is the most widely used design of clarinet, and has a system of keys and rings that allows for greater range and technical facility.

A full Boehm clarinet typically has 17 or 18 keys, including keys for the left-hand and right-hand little fingers. It also has a mechanism for automatically opening the register key when certain notes are played, as well as a mechanism for correcting intonation by adjusting the pitch of certain notes.

Full Boehm clarinets are commonly used in orchestral and band settings, and are considered to be the standard type of clarinet for advanced players. They are typically made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials.

Players of full Boehm clarinets must have a good grasp of technical fingerings and be able to utilize the many keys and mechanisms to produce accurate and expressive playing.