Klarinet Archive - Posting 000411.txt from 2001/04

From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] For Lacy.............
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:58:46 -0400

> Subject: [kl] For Lacy.............

Really? For me? I wonder why, as I have not yet participated in the
discussion of the various fingerings for throat Bb. But naturally, I'll be
glad to add my few cents worth.

> I have experimented with the side Bb and venting the regular Bb fingerings
> and have found the latter to be the best result.

For me, it depends entirely on the context. I do rather enjoy the quality
of the side-key Bb in comparison to the "regular" one, meaning A key plus
register key.

I also was taught a couple of variations. One is as has been mentioned in
this discussion, which involves adding the third fingers of both hands plus
the F/C key. Another version, this one from Bernie Portnoy, requires
closing the l.h. 3 and *everything* on the right hand - all three fingers
plus the E/B key. That often works for me in passages involving Bb in
alternation with two clarion-register notes.

Ed Lacy
EL2@-----.edu

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