Klarinet Archive - Posting 000611.txt from 1996/10

From: Pamela Lynn Thayer <pamthay@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Bass Clarinet
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 02:59:08 -0400

I am also new on the list and play bass clarinet often in mt college
ensembles. I agree with the left index finger. But for me it helped to
open my throat as much as possible and even round out the embouchure a
little! Hope It works out for you. The high range is tough!

Pamela

On Thu, 24 Oct 1996, Captain George wrote:

> Aimee Kratofil wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I am new to the list. I have enjoyed the discussions for the past
> > month, and now have a request.
> >
> > I have a student who is preparing for an audition (honors band) on bass
> > clarinet. She is having the same problem I had when I played bass
> > (college wind ensemble). Neither of us can play into the high register
> > with the rich tone we can get in the lower and clarion register. I feel
> > that we should be able to work up to the same quality of sound and range
> > that we have on the Bb clarinet. I could be wrong! The piece she is
> > preparing has some entrances on B above the staff, and Db above the
> > staff. Right now she can't do that, and I don't think I could either. I
> > would like to help her. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Aimee
> > freelance clarinetest
> > woodwind teacher
> Hi I am also new to the list, but I am one of the rare music students
> at the college level whose primary instrument is the Bass Clarinet.
> Yes, it is possible to get a clear sound on those higher notes, although
> very difficult at times.
> This is my ninth year on the Bass Clarinet, and the first that I have
> been able to play above C# over the staff. The main help for me was the
> left hand pointer finger key. Attached to the lower part of it on the
> Bass Clarinet is an appendage key. By holding it down while playing the
> notes above high C the notes become stable and clear. I hope this will
> help a little, it did for me.
> Elizabeth
>