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Author: D
Date: 2006-11-02 19:50
If played without using the left hand G sharp (because not all my clarinets have it), how would you finger this? I know there has to be a slide somewhere but on which note would you do it?
Chalumeau register, Csharp F natural (below) Gsharp.
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2006-11-02 20:26
If the tempo is not too fast try swapping pinkies on the low F -- works for me!
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2006-11-02 21:19
If it's fast, slide from the F to the G#. See Rubank Advanced Vol 1, p 58, number 10, but reverse the slide.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2006-11-02 22:23
Switch to an Oehler system clarinet. They have rollers between the two right-hand little finger keys. And Oehler players quickly learn to ignore superstitions against sliding.
Another possibility is the full Mazzeo system, which has full left-right duplication, so it's impossible to get into a "you can't get there from here" situation.
If the passage is very fast, you can use the false fingering for C#, with the left ring finger up and the right index and middle fingers down. This doesn't work as well in the chalumeu as it does for clarion G#, but any port in a storm. You could also try more finergs down, such as fingering the low F with the left little finger and lifting the left ring finger.
It would be easy to solder a tab to the low C# key, extending down far enough that you can operate it with your right index finger. Many German instruments ahve it, and I've seen it offered by U.S. repair shops. In theory, at least, you could extend the tab around to the back of the instrument and work it with your right thumb.
To get a good C#, you'll simply have to learn to slide. Oehler players do it easily, and bassoonists live by sliding. It's the only way to play the lowest bassoon notes. Learn it right -- you need to be able to slide with your left little finger between the C# and F keys, and also with your right little finger between the F and G# keys. Work at it until you can do it either way. A little nose oil helps. (Rub your little finger in the crease at the side of your nose for some lubrication.)
Ken Shaw
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2006-11-06 08:15
I'm with Larry - think of the low 'F' as two tied notes, one played with the right hand and one with the left...
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Author: D
Date: 2006-11-06 20:17
Thanks for the ideas guys, especially for the ones that are actually constructive..........
I'm still trying but it is too fast really for the two tied F's idea. I think it is going to have to be the nasty Csharp fingering which sounds like there is a sock over the mouthpiece. If I could just get my fingers to agree!
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Author: joeyscl
Date: 2006-11-08 04:03
The last etude in the Rose 40 Etudes quickly comes to mind... one page full of that kind of music.... :S
Like LarryBocaner, if the tempo is not too fast, Swapping pinkies works well for me :D
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Author: earlthomas
Date: 2006-11-09 01:48
I sugest "finger-trade". Quickly finger low F with the right hand pinky and then trade to the left hand pinky. If you do it quickly enough it is kind of like a "gliss" (slide).
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