Klarinet Archive - Posting 000491.txt from 1996/09

From: Richard Johnson <rjohnso@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Ridenour's (or anyone's) throat Bb fingering (?)
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 12:45:54 -0400

On Mon, 23 Sep 1996, Fogle, Bill wrote:

> Does anyone use Tom Ridenour's throat Bb resonance fingering,
> which requires using the thumb of the right hand? There are also
> altissimo fingerings which use this thumb. I keep his book on my music
> stand, and was checking out the advice about crossing the break.

I hope this isn't a dumb question, but how on earth does one use the right
thumb for fingering????? The weight of the whole clarinet rests
basically on that thumb, if I move it to finger the note, I'm likely to
drop the horn!

> What Bb resonance fingerings get used out there? Is this an old
> thread? Sorry! One more (Ridenour-inspired) question. The book on
> fingering discusses half-holing (left index finger) for smoother transition
> between clarion and altissimo tones. Is this used often? -----Bill F.
>
I would love some suggestions for a Bb fingering. It would be wonderful
to get rid of the "fuzz".

   
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