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Question about Fingering

Author: brahma
Date: 2009-02-04 12:42

Hi all.

Beginners question about fingering. I have just been having a look at my fingering chart and I'm a little confused. Is there more than one way to play some notes? For example for bottom 'E', my chart shows three different fingering techniques and two for 'F' - there are a few more.

Also, there are some fingering techniques that play different notes - for example G# and Ab. Does this mean that G# and Ab are the same note? Same applies for other notes too like D# and Eb

Many thanks,

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Re: Question about Fingering

Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2009-02-04 12:59

My first advice is to get yourself a teacher. Not only will they give you proper instruction in clarinet technique, they will also teach you music theory along the way.

To specifically address your questions:

1. Many notes have alternate fingers on the clarinet to facilitate playing passages in different keys.

2. G# and Ab are an example of enharmonic notes. Essentially, they're different names for the same note. When you start learning scales in different keys, the need for this will become apparent.

If you're unable to find a clarinet teacher near you, I'd strongly suggest getting a copy of The Galper Clarinet Method, vol. 1.

Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
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