Klarinet Archive - Posting 000341.txt from 1997/03

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: E flat clarinet
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 08:45:30 -0500

>I am a neophyte e flat wannabe. Does anyone have advice on beginning an e
>flat career from scratch? I am a fairly experienced b flat and a
>clarinetter. Specifically, if I find an instrument, etc, how long does it
>generally take to get up and running to the point where I would be welcomed
>in an ensemble (assuming that I would be welcome anywhere)?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Jeff Berman

Jeff,
It shouldn't take you long at all if you're proficient on the Bb
already. I found it was mostly a matter of getting used to the size of the
instrument and developing breath control (Eb's have greater backpressure!)
- you don't have to relearn the fingerings!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410) 955-3631

SDM@-----.edu

   
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