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Re: Beethoven 6th articulation question

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2009-04-20 02:24

Are you asking about the arpeggio at the end of the clarinet solo in mm. 131-132 in the Scherzo? Most everyone tries to play it as close to all staccato as possible, although even many excellent players will hide a slur or two in places where they won't be obvious. It's one of those audition licks that aspiring players use to prove how fast they can tongue. My own opinion is that I don't think slurs make a dime's worth of difference to the musical effect (but then, my tongue is on the sluggish side), although I wouldn't slur the whole thing. It does depend a lot on the conductor's tempo how much you can tongue and how many slurred pairs you might need to use.

Karl

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