Klarinet Archive - Posting 000264.txt from 2003/11

From: "Sue Raycraft" <raycraft@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flats, Sharps and ligatures!
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:27:45 -0500

> The main thing I am (have been since I started playing) having problems
> with is what is an easy way to remember how to play the flats and sharps?
> I remember a lot of them because I play them so frequently, but the
> others I have a hard time remembering.

It is good to practice your scales over and over and over. That definitely
helps.
If you are playing a piece and you keep forgetting certain ones are supposed
to be sharp/flat, it is okay to pencil in a little reminder to yourself!
Everyone
does it! (Believe me).

>I was wondering how should I pick a
>new ligature? Should I stay with the standard ligature or use another
>kind of ligature? I am currently using a Premier by Hite mouth piece,
>will that have any effect?

My favorite ligature is the Eddie Daniels II but I've heard good things
about the
BG ligatures and the Bonade, too. I think everyone has their own preference.

Sue

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