Klarinet Archive - Posting 000856.txt from 2001/02

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] E flat soprano
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 18:40:55 -0500

----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura M" <sparks1517@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] E flat soprano

> Hello!
> I'm just curious, is the e flat supposed to sound so dreadfully horrid
in
> the upper register, or is it just me? And if it is supposed to sound that
> way, why in heavens name does every piece I've ever played e flat in write
> it in the highest possible octave!?
> ~Laura M~

No it is not supposed to sound horrid in the upper register. It should have
a nice clear, carrying sound. However to get it to sound good requires an
excellent mouthpiece, excellent reeds, excellent embouchure control, and
excellent breath support. On a standard Bb clarinet, it is sufficient to
merely be good to very good in these elements.

Dee Hays
Michigan

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