Klarinet Archive - Posting 000662.txt from 2002/09

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass clarinet parts
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:59:45 -0400

In a message dated Mon, 30 Sep 2002 6:49:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, reedman@-----.com writes:

> Learning bass clef is just one of those musical skills that clarinetists
> should learn along with transposition. (C transposition and A
> transposition). It is much easier than learning a new language and it will
> "open" you ears. When transposing one must always think in
> terms of "key" and hear the intervals.>>

I can't agree more Clark.

Also, aspiring bass clarinets, think on this - I once got a very important gig that lead to a permanent job. The regular bass clariinet player in this group just could NOT play the part to Salome' (bass clef, in A).

I got hired because I could.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
Bass clarinet mouthpieces and repairs

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