Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 1998/09

From: Gary Van Cott<vcis@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Starting on Bass Clarinet (was Re: [kl] Children and Clarinet Playing)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 18:48:43 -0400

I know it doesn't work that way in our schools, but I believe that someone
who is serious about the clarinet (even a serious amateur), should NEVER
EVER make the bass clarinet their primary instrument.

Gary
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Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net> on 09/02/98 03:31:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [kl] Children and Clarinet Playing

Here is a different take on this discussion-
I know of some elementary band directors of 5th grade beginning band who
begin a few students on bass clarinet. The reasoning being that it is
hard to get as much facility from a beginning trombone or other low
brass player, and it adds a bottom to the band with less effort.

I have my own opinions, but I am interested in thoughts about possible
long range effects (on technique, embouchure development, range, etc).
especially if the student were to later want or need to pick up the B
flat clarinet in middle school or HS.

Ed

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