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Re: Eb clarinet-altissimo

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-01-08 19:09

Hmm. Last time I tried the E Altissimo on my Bundy, it sounded fine, and was fine using the Bb fingerings. However, I played around with my pinkies a bit and there are subtle changes with different resonance fingerings (pinky on Ab/Eb, pinky on F/C etc), so you may want to experiment a bit - each clarinet behaves a bit different "up there", as does every reed/mouthpiece combination. And, do concentrate on proper and conscious articulation. I learned that the hard way when I slid down from Bb to bass.

And, to state the obvious - make sure your instrument is in good repair, and have someone else try it. If the other player has the "Foul E" as well, it's the instrument, else...

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Ben

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