Klarinet Archive - Posting 000044.txt from 2004/07

From: <tony-w@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] upper altissimo
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 05:14:10 -0400

> I've been experimenting in the higher than 4th leger line G range looking
for good fingering which are in tune (ouch my poor lip) and i was wondering
if it is even necessary to get past the A just above that. I've only found
the A in two pieces and although i've managed to squeak out a C above it,
are these notes ever even used in music? If i will probably never use them i
dont really want to suffer trying to figure out better fingerings to bring
them in tune

Altissssssimo clarinet is essential, not merely just for the repertoire, but
to fully develop the control and embouchure for notes immediately lower - C
(2 ledger lines up to G). It also helps to develop quick thinking when
'cross fingerings' or alternate fingerings need to be used. And as you say,
for better intonation all round this area.
Tony W.

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