Klarinet Archive - Posting 000223.txt from 2003/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass Clarinet mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 23:20:18 -0500

At 08:00 PM 11/16/2003 -0600, Christy Erickson wrote:
>My daughter, who has been playing Bb clarinet for several years and is in
>the 7th grade, came home with a brand new bass clarinet the school band
>director had given her to try out. She loves the instrument so far (even
>though it's bigger than she is). I believe it's a Vito (something plastic
>made by LeBlanc).

The Vito is made by Leblanc. It is essentially similar to the Noblets and
Leblancs, except for the plastic body. The same instrument is also sold as
a Yamaha (built for them by Leblanc).

>... I have some experience playing an alto clarinet but never a bass. Does
>anyone have any suggestions about crossing the break-she is having a tough
>time getting those notes to sound.

As I always say, there are two kinds of bass clarinet: those that are out
of adjustment, and......come to think of it, there is only ONE kind of bass
clarinet. Make sure everything is sealing right. Particular problem areas
are the entire register mechanism, the pad under the left thumb, and the
trill keys.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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