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William Tell Overture

Author: clarinetinwi
Date: 2006-01-05 00:32

Our Wind Ensemble is playing the william tell overture and I have the seemingly daunting task of playing Eb (jk - I actually like Eb a lot). But the arranger (LEIDZEN) decided to put Eb on the flute part, no matter how high or fastly tounged (it even has the flute solo). First of all, can anyone say they've fully accomplished this? And second, what tips can you guys offer to me? Especially tounging 16th notes on F#6!

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Re: William Tell Overture

Author: Tyler
Date: 2006-01-05 02:43

I can only say make sure you realize that many people THINK voicing the altissimo is slightly different (as far as tongue tip position) than the lower registers. From my own experience, I would say that is true. Experiment with it. Relax your tongue and let it find its sweet spot for those high notes.

Oh, and blow. Fast air.

-Tyler

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Re: William Tell Overture

Author: ClariBone
Date: 2006-01-06 00:22

To add to Tyler, concerning the tonguing...SUPPORT!!!

Clayton

P.S. Listening is also good...

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