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Author: Barb
Date: 2000-02-10 16:40
I am 31 and in the fifth grade my mom bought me a brand new clarinet. It is a bundy mazzeo system. I have never seen one like. The thumb hole is solid while all others I've seen are open. Can any explain why this is? Thank you.
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Author: Graham Elliott
Date: 2000-02-10 17:01
Is this the system with the very long throat A and A flat keys? I've never heard of anyone who had the system, if it is the one I am thinking of. But it is covered by Brymer in his 1976 book, and he appeared to be enthusiastic about its possibilities, as it removes several technical difficulties. Presumably it never caught on. What's it like to play?
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-02-10 18:32
I have one! Selmer briefly made several models [in the 60-70's] based on a number of Rosario Mazzeo's patents, of which I have copies and will give you the no's if you wish. Ours are the simplest model, the principle feature is to provide a better mid-staff Bb, with the loss of the right hand "resonance" fingerings for open G and nearby notes [which apparently caused its demise!]. Brymer does tell about it. You should be able to play it in similar fashion to the usual clar, if its in good shape. Will add if you ask for more. Don
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-02-10 20:38
Go to Sherman Friedland's Corner (check the menu at the bottom of the page). Sherman played on a Mazzeo for many years and wrote a couple of articles about it for his Corner.
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