Klarinet Archive - Posting 000229.txt from 2000/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Is playing sax detrimental to clarinet playing?
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:48:59 -0400

At 04:38 PM 8/10/2000 -0400, Patricia Smith wrote:
>Interesting about having to play alto, etc. on the side, Bill. I am just
>the opposite. I find that playing on the side makes it more difficult for
>me to get the mouthpiece into my mouth at the correct angle. I also feel I
>have more control and the neckstrap is more comfortable when I play alto out
>in front. I have not had an opportunity to try tenor in front. I do play
>bass clarinet out front as well.
>
I learned to play tenor first (C-Melody really, and THEN tenor) so I got
comfortable with the side carriage, which is all but REQUIRED on tenor.
Because of that, playing alto on the side feels more natural to me, when I
am sitting. When STANDING, however, I hold it much more to the front, but
still tilted some, and turn the mouthpiece accordingly.

Bill Hausmann NEW ADDRESS: bhausmann1@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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