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Author: jArius
Date: 2004-08-22 07:25
I'm an intermediate-level player, pretty good at playing the clarinet overall, just bought myself a new Yamaha Custom with a standard, run-of-the-mill Boehm mechanism, and love every inch of it. But that is all background, and has nothing to do with the subject matter.
I don't know all the trill fingerings, especially wacky ones like acute-register F to G, or low-register A to high-register B. But I've come across some pretty strange trills in solo music (like the one that I mentioned first), and it occurs to me that it would be really nice to be able to trill any note, anytime, anywhere. (I know vaguely where the trill keys are, but I've never used them. Don't even know how or when.)
I guess what I'm looking for is a list of all possible trill fingerings for all possible notes; sharp, flat, and/or natural. Not tremolos, just whole step or accidental trills. I know that's a tall order, so a website would probably be best, if anybody knows of one (free, of course).
Or, if somebody really has nothing better to do, they could take the time to type it out for me. If so, please make it easy to understand. I know the names of all the keys, so that's not a problem (like "left hand F/C key", for example). You don't need to include no-brainers like low C to D, and it would probably be best to include all keys that need to be held down for acute-register notes, since there are multiple fingerings for some of them. Or, if there's an easier way, by all means do it that way!!
Also, I really don't want to buy anything if I don't have to, because the nearest quality music store is an hour and a half's drive from where I live, and I don't have that much money anyway.
If anyone can help in any way, please do so, even if you can only give me a few fingerings. I mean, c'mon, every little bit helps, and I just might be able to collect them all that way!
Jeremy Bruins
Proud member of the too-much-time-on-my-hands club.
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Author: kdennyclarinet
Date: 2004-08-22 07:46
I searched for you and found this website. Just scroll down to the trill fingerings section. This should help.
http://www.wfg.woodwind.org/clarinet/index.html
K. Denny
BME, MM, DMA
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-08-22 07:51
One of the better fingering chart sites is Tim Reichard's:
http://www.wfg.woodwind.org/
I've contributed numerous fingerings and trills to that specific site, but beware as there are some fingerings (submitted by others) which are questionable.
> Also, I really don't want to buy anything if I don't have to,
> because the nearest quality music store is an hour and a half's
> drive from where I live .....
A good reference text on fingerings is a MUST for any serious clarinetist and should be a part of your personal library.
The Tom Ridenour book has come to be the standard text for fingerings and is essential to own, but does not cover trills.
The book by Alan Sym "Clarinet Fingerings" (also called "303 Fingerings and 276 Trills") gives numerous choices for half step and whole step trills and is compact enough to keep in your case at all times.
You do not have to live near a music store to purchase music texts. Van Cott Music (a woodwind.org sponsor) carries a large selection of music/texts/etc... including the above mentioned books.
http://www.vcisinc.com/clarinet.htm
The Alan Sym book on fingerings and trills is $10.95 (less than the cost of a box of reeds) ...GBK
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Author: jArius
Date: 2004-08-22 08:09
GBK > Well, I do already have the Rubank Intermediade fingering chart in the back of the book, but I guess that one isn't very informative.
Thanks for your help. See, it was only a day or two ago when I realized that I actually knew almost nothing about a clarinet (except how to play it). I only knew about this website because it was in the back of the Tipbook, which I only bought yesterday. Now all of a sudden I'm on a learning binge. I'll check out the site and that book. thanx a bunch dude
Also, on a Completely Different Note: How exactly do I add a quote to my message? This is the first time I've actually used a forum, and I don't know my way around yet. I clicked the button but that didn't really do much.
Jeremy Bruins
Proud member of the too-much-time-on-my-hands club.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2004-08-22 13:09
jArius wrote:
> Also, on a Completely Different Note: How exactly do I add a
> quote to my message? This is the first time I've actually used
> a forum, and I don't know my way around yet. I clicked the
> button but that didn't really do much.
"Quote" copies the message you're replying to into the text box. It must be the first thing you do - one you start typing, quote won't work anymore.
It also uses JavaScript, so if JavaScript is disabled it won't work.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2004-08-22 13:17
The Rubank Advanced Method books (Volumes I & II) have a trill chart bound in. While not as complete as the Sims book, it will cover most of what you are apt to run across. The book is available from any band instrument store and many online dealers.
These books have many features that are worthwhile besides the trill chart. Each as a set of exercises to gain proficiency in unusual fingering changes and slides. Volume I addresses the low register and Volume II addresses the higher registers. These exercises are especially valuable.
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Author: jArius
Date: 2004-08-23 02:42
Okaayyy... So how do you specify which message you're replying to? Also, How do you quote only part of the message?
(I'll check out the Rubank Advanced books. I do have a low-quality music store in my town, just not any good ones. It does have Rubank, though.)
Jeremy Bruins
Proud member of the too-much-time-on-my-hands club.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2004-08-23 02:44
jArius wrote:
> Okaayyy... So how do you specify which message you're replying
> to?
In flat view - click "reply to this message". In threaded view, the one you're viewing is the one you're replying to ...
> Also, How do you quote only part of the message?
Cut out the parts you don't need ...
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Author: jArius
Date: 2004-08-23 03:55
Oh. Duh. Silly me.
Jeremy Bruins
Proud member of the too-much-time-on-my-hands club.
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