Klarinet Archive - Posting 000702.txt from 1997/10

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: Throat tones
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 10:47:30 -0400

The trill key fingering is definitely *sharp* on my B flat - I've never
felt the need even to try it on the A. The bottom fingering below works
well on my A, but on the B flat more (i.e., in particular, the C#/G# key)
fingerwork is
needed. There are likely to be differences between As and B flats with
regard to adjusting any notes by means of fingerings.
Roger Shilcock
P.S. My B flat is a pretty antique instrument, so the bore profile is
certainly fairly unlike a modern Buffet *or* Leblanc instrument. Other
list members may be in a similar position, however, so I don't think
anything can be said on this topic which applies to all clarinets.

On Thu, 16 Oct 1997, Roger Garrett wrote:

> Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 08:35:00 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.us
> To: arehow@-----.us
> Subject: Re: Throat tones
>
> The problem with A and the Third Trill key is that it is flat and
> hard to get to. Some possible combinations you might not have tried - to
> be used in conjunction with the regular fingerings:
>
> 0
> 0
> X
> ------
> 0
> 0
> X
> Eb KEY
>
> OR
>
> 0
> X
> X
> ------
> 0
> 0
> 0
>
> Again, like with bass clarinet, this note must be voiced in the back of
> the throat (with the back of the tongue).......and slow air (warm air) is
> an important key in helping the note center.
>
> Roger Garrett
>
>
> On Thu, 16 Oct 1997, ROBERT HOWE wrote:
>
> > Play Bb as A key plus third trill key on the side. Gorgeous!!
> >
> > Robert Howe
> >
> > Composer16@-----.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I know that generally on the throat tones, they sound so shallow, that you
> > > you add extra fingers to give the note more depth. But my throat Bb is
> > > giving me a lot of trouble. It is airy and quite shallow, and extra fingers
> > > aren't helping. Can somebody please give me some advice?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chris
> > > http://members.aol.com/composer16/index.html
> >
>
>