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    | Author: DAVE Date:   2008-04-29 04:03
 
 Ever tried it?  I did today, and WOW!  It is so much easier!  I can't believe I never thought of it before....
 
 
 
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    | Author: RodRubber Date:   2008-04-29 04:14
 
 I think its also a lot easier in the firebird complete ballet, on the eb clarinet.
 
 
 
 
 
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    | Author: Ed Palanker Date:   2008-04-29 14:48
 
 Never thought of it, I'll give it a try, thanks.  ESP
 
 ESP     eddiesclarinet.com
 
 Post Edited (2015-11-10 21:34)
 
 
 
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    | Author: DAVE Date:   2008-04-29 15:16
 
 Yeah, it lays so much better under the fingers, and IMO so far, it sounds more fluid.  Of course I have played it on A forever and worked really hard at it, but on Bb it just works better...  And now I am wondering if the entire suite would be less complicated on Bb...  Seems probable.
 
 
 
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    | Author: Bob Bernardo Date:   2015-11-10 07:28
 
 What a good idea! Just tried it! I stumbled around a bit transposing at sight, but after a few readings it is fun! Still needs work though. It's not easy in any key.
 
 Yes, someone should transpose it and charge a few bucks. I'd buy a copy.
 
 
 Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
 
 
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    | Author: rmk54 Date:   2015-11-10 17:14
 
 I think its also a lot easier in the firebird complete ballet, on the eb clarinet.
 
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 It's actually for D clarinet - even easier!
 
 
 
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    | Author: Ed Palanker Date:   2015-11-10 21:36
 
 In the complete ballet a lot of those A parts in the Suite are in the Eb-D part. In his suite he used a much reduced orchestration. No Eb or Bass part as in the Ballet. Very difficult bass part by the way.
 
 ESP     eddiesclarinet.com
 
 
 
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    | Author: rmk54 Date:   2015-11-10 22:32
 
 Well, Ed, it depends on which Suite you are referring to. True, the 1919 and 1945 Suites do not use D (don't remember any Eb in original ballet) or Bass, but the 1911 Suite does.
 
 
 
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    | Author: kdk Date:   2015-11-11 06:34
 
 I've just posted a pdf transposed part in a new thread.
 
 Karl
 
 
 
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    | Author: gregbaker112@gmail.com Date:   2015-11-11 09:00
 
 Karl, Thanks so much for posting that.
 
 If I showed up to a behind the screen audition and used that part, would the committee notice? What about a recorded audition?
 
 Would it be grounds for dismissal? Anyone have any thoughts or experience on this? Thanks.
 
 Greg Baker
 gregbaker112@gmail.com
 
 
 
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