Klarinet Archive - Posting 000255.txt from 2004/03

From: "David Glenn" <maestrodavidglenn@------.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] reasons for basset clarinets
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 17:49:44 -0500

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DATE: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 17:42:32
From: "Joseph Wakeling" <joseph.wakeling@------.net>
To: <klarinet@------.org>
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>While in general I thoroughly agree with what Dan says, I must point out one
>issue with basset- or other extended instruments (such as Full Boehm) which
>is relevant:
>
>---Changes to the multiphonics produced!---
>
>(Something which is important to anyone who, for example, is thinking of
>playing the Berio Sequenza IXa, which assumes a full Boehm instrument.)
>
>It's not merely a matter of length either. Recently I had the pleasure of
>trying out some of Steve Fox's instruments and noticed several significant
>differences in multiphonics on the Benade-influenced models.
>
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The differences in multiphonics are also noticable between German and Boehm systems. Or sometimes between different makes of the same system, for instance with or without forked Bb or resonance holes (like for B/F#).
David

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