Klarinet Archive - Posting 000699.txt from 1999/11

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] pitch bending and the Gershwin Blue Cadenza
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:14:41 -0500

In a message dated 11/17/99 7:55:53 PM Central Standard Time,
nw2v@-----.com writes:

<< I have also heard it played chromatically up to the
break then glissed in the clarion register. For just the glissando you might
try a softer reed on an open tip mp then switch back to your customary setup.
>>
No change in setup is necessary. Just a flexible embouchure. Most
clarinetists do not try to gliss over the break, but start the gliss around
third space "c". One technique is to pull ALL the fingers off the open tone
holes at the same timeas you hit the "c'", while controlling the ascent in
pitch with throat and embouchure.

A small hesitation right before centering on the high "c" is very
effective!!!!!!!!!

If you open up and relax, it's not that hard. Too tight and you'll never do
it.

Walter Grabner
who is.advising...open up and have fun!
ClarinetXpress
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