Klarinet Archive - Posting 001465.txt from 1997/10

From: "Craig E. G. Countryman" <cegc@-----.net>
Subj: Re: e flat clarinets
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 20:44:57 -0500

It's a really cool instrument!! It is an instrument that takes a lot of
listening, especially on throat and upper tones, to maintain intonation,
but it is definitely manageable contrary to what some non-clarinet
conductors may have you believe.

The transition for me wasn't too difficult, but I have very large hands,
so it did get a little tricky. The reed sizes are obiviously smaller,
but I use the same type and strength (3.5 Vandoren) that I do on Bb.

All and all, it is a fabulous instrument, and I think you should
definitely give it a try!

--
Craig Countryman
cegc@-----.net
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