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Soprano to Bass in Haste?

Author: kilo
Date: 2011-02-01 17:06

I've played clarinet for decades and have always had a desire to learn the art of the bass clarinet, one of those "before I shed this mortal coil" sort of conceits. I was recently asked if I'd like to play the fourth chair in "Kiss Me Kate" which is about 40% b.c. according to the director. The show opens in about a month and a half.

The local school is happy to lend me an instrument but . . .
is this a crazy idea? I've never considered the bass as just a bigger version of the soprano. It's not like the sax family! And while I'm a competent player, I'm no virtuoso by any means.

I guess I'm just thinking out loud here. I'll probably sign the instrument out on Thursday and start trying to learn its idiosyncrasies but some words of encouragement — or dissuasion — would really be appreciated. I've got a week to make up my mind.

Thanks for any help.

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kilo

2011-02-01 17:06