Klarinet Archive - Posting 000815.txt from 1997/10

From: "Lou Polcari" <polcari@-----.net>
Subj: Re: ...another dumb question!
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 20:49:10 -0400

I agree and use fingering notes in my music. String players write in thier
bowings. I think it helps and show that you have a plan and have practiced
it. I say its a good show.

Lou Polcari
polcari@-----.net

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>Frederick S. Sterns wrote:
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>> ...with apology for asking something rather trivial...but...
>>
>> ...would an experienced, professional ever "...be caught..." penciling
>> fingering cues above or below a rapid and complicated phrase where the
>> figure could be played smoothly only by changing options?
>>
>> For example...on a bass clarinet...lots of notes on the very bottom [Eb,
E,
>> F, F#, etc.] where the patterns change, if only slightly, from measure to
>> measure...
>>
>> ...or, would the use of such cues be viewed as the "sign of an amateur"
who
>> needs to practice the repertoire more?
>>
>> [Don't ask why I ask this question...I really can't give a logical
answer.
>> It just sorta came up in conversation.] :-)
>>
>> Fred S.
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