Klarinet Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 2011/06

From: Phil Feather <reedsoaker@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Eb clarinet and biting ?
Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:56:58 -0400

Using the throat G-sharp key instead of or in addition to the register vent can help. In extremes the throat A could also be tried.
Phil Feather

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On Jun 3, 2011, at 4:35 AM, Randolf Keller <randolfkeller@-----.com> wrote:

> A question to the Eb players on this list :
>
>
> Not talking about the lower and middle registers - I have no issue with biting in these areas.
> But is it actually possible to play in the upper registers which are so common for Eb clarinet in the more modern orchestra literature, without biting ?
> (and while trying to remain in tune...)
>
>
> Let's say Shostakovich, 5th Symphony,
>
> 2nd mvt., passage from No. 69 or
>
> 4th mvt., from No. 100
>
> or surely towards the end from No. 131.
>
> Another passage is Ravel, Daphnis et Chloe, No. 94 onwards.
>
> As much as I try to relax embouchure there, but in order to keep the pitch, I do not really see a way other than "strenghten" the embouchure to an extend that I would call "biting" with my Bb or A.
>
>
> I would be interested to hear the experiences of other players with these higher passages.
>
> /Randolf
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