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Author: Jeff
Date: 2000-01-20 23:41
There is a part in a piece that I am playing that slurs down from a high D to a 4th Line D. I cannot get this out without a small squeak. Does anyone have any advice?
Thanks
Jeff
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Author: andrea
Date: 2000-01-21 02:43
hey there! play around with the speed of air you use going down to the second note. also pay attention to the speed all of your fingers take to move to the next keys. they may not be moving at the same time. the context is also very important. if it is slow and lyrical you can't hide anything, but if it is fast try just the slightest bit of articulation.
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Author: steve
Date: 2000-01-21 20:13
note the LH index finger ("second register key")...dont just pop it back on the hole, roll it on (and off to slur up)using the metal ring as a "fulcrum" point...just enough finger should be over the hole to cover it when you roll it shut...the beauty of this technique is that you can get legato register breaks up above thumb and register key C, but you need proper breath support...don't make your embrochure and mouth cavity do all the work, and don't move your head up or down...think bonade legato fingers and roll that LH index finger...now if some one can tell me how to slur to notes above high A way above the staff.....
s.
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Author: Ray Swing
Date: 2000-01-23 16:28
My suggestion is as follows:
Try singing (Humming) from one D down to the next D. Notice how your throat cavity and tongue changes. Now apply this to the clarinet. As you play, think the "D EE" and your throat and tongue should respond automatically.
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Author: William Fuller
Date: 2000-01-26 00:15
To Jeff; Think "tee-yahhhh"
To Steve: Think "tah--eeeeee"
These "voicings" should help when slurring wide intervales. A great reed also helps. Good luck.
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