Klarinet Archive - Posting 000236.txt from 2002/10

From: Bear Woodson <bearwoodson@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Vibrato on Clarinet?
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 14:15:56 -0400

I know that on the Bowed Stringed Instruments
they use 3 kinds of Vibrato:

1) Finger Vibrato,
2) Hand Vibrato, and
3) Arm Vibrato.

I've known some fine professional string players
over the years, who carefully practice all 3 of these
methods, when they do their daily Warm Ups and
Scales.

Personally I like to hear a slight vibrato on some
of the longer notes on Clarinet, but it depends on
the character of the phrase.

However I know little about how Vibrato is
accomplished on Single Reeds, Double Reeds
and Brass Wind Instruments. I've had some
people say that it's all in the Lower Jaw, while
others say it's done in the Throat. Can someone
please clarify how Vibrato is done on Clarinet?

Bear Woodson
Composer in Tucson, Arizona, USA
"Bear Woodson" <bearwoodson@-----.net>

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