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Re: Getting past High D

Author: clarinetwife
Date: 2003-04-02 04:10

I think that a good sounding altissimo note is built on the lower notes that have a related fingering. You might try sets of three long tones--one low register, one clarion, and then the altissimo, starting with the notes you can already play. For example, low A to clarion E to altissimo C#. Then low Bb to clarion F to Altissimo D. This will help you figure out the lip and air requirements for each altissimo note as you go up.

I also have my students build a chromatic scale from high C, Starting with a simple C-C#-D-C#-C, 3 notes ascending and descending. Again, as you extend your range you can extend your chromatic scale.

Hope this helps!

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