Klarinet Archive - Posting 001034.txt from 2000/01

From: klar-ANN-ette H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Saint-Saens Sym #3
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 09:12:36 -0500

On Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:57:47 EST Labadorf@-----.com writes:
>Tonguing speed is definately a problem with this exerpt, but what is
more a
>problem I found was the sixteenth rest before each measure. In the
orchestra
>I play in, the first bassoonist played the passage as if the first note
was
>the downbeat and played behind the beat to make it fit -- or at least he

>THOUGHT it fit. What a mess.

While the basic rhythm can be a challenge, and many 'tongueing problems'
are actually coordination or finger accuracy problems, i have a rather
slow tongue. For instance, letter D in first movement has many repeated
notes. I can play any one measure or two single tongue, but tension and
fatigue interfere beyond those individual measures. Double tongue is
easier to maintain longer time, but when fatigue/tension cause a stumble,
the crash is worse.
The bassoon/clarinet soli after D is in low register, the dbl-tongue
sounds fine.

This double-tongue works in the clarion register, but i am not consistent
in keeping the throat/tongue shaping-- it can sound squawky .

I tested the results with my clarinet coach, playing 3 iva G scale two
ways. He did not hear a difference.
And my clarinet collegue commented on the improved speed and clarity
several times this season. Then i said that i was doubletonguing.

i also find improvement in the regular tonguing, I think because of the
improved coordination and awareness.

>It would be interesting to know how many folks on this list single
tongue
>this passage as opposed to double. I didn't think it was that
difficult,
>although the conductor might have taken the tempo a little slower than
>others.
I hope other people respond. Also about the Scherzo in Midsummer Nights
Dream.
I imagine most orchestra players can single tongue both these passages.

I wish that i was one of those people who can single tongue, but i am
very glad to have found a way to play these passages.

annhall

Adjunct PolkCC
~Ann H Satterfield~
Principal Clarinet
Imperial Sym.Orch.
Lakeland, Florida

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