Klarinet Archive - Posting 000199.txt from 2001/09

From: alevin@-----. Levin)
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: miscellaneous
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 22:28:51 -0400

David:

This gets into dangerous territory. Am I conscious of the difference over
the break just because I'm a clarinettist - or do I really hear it? Most
competetent clarinettists have a seamless sound; but (in my opinion) that
sound often sacrifices the special quality of the chalumeau tones. It
depends upon the player, the instrument - and even the passage. If I have
an exposed part that only goes to a written 3rd line B (sometimes 3rd space
C) and emphasizes the chalumeau tones I will often use my right hand first
finger to make the notes sound in the chalumeau. Why hide it?

Allen
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>Do you really believe this? First of all, the break is to be made as
>invisible as possible in performance. I can't think of any composer who
wants
>the clarinet to sound uneven. Certainly not any clarinet player who does. If
>your register breaks are that noticeable, you have some work to do anyway.
>
>This particular argument doesn't pass the smell test to me.
>
>David Hattner, NYC
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