Klarinet Archive - Posting 000512.txt from 1996/09

From: Doug MacDonell <dougmac@-----.ORG>
Subj: Re: Ridenour's (or anyone's) throat Bb fingering (?)
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 22:09:21 -0400

>> 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!

Finger using the throat A, left hand 3 & 4, right hand 1, 2, 3 and F/C key,
Thumb on the B trill key (2nd from top). Rest the horn on your
knees...obviously while sitting down.

>I would love some suggestions for a Bb fingering. It would be wonderful
>to get rid of the "fuzz".
>
The quickest is Bb as usual, then add L.H. 3, R.H. 1 & 3, and F/C key.

On slightly slower passages, try throat A with L.H. 3, R.H. B trill key.