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RE: Eb character

Author: Keil
Date: 2001-03-28 22:50

OH me me me!!! Robin you've spoken to my heart!! that is my ultimate goal... I pride myself in the beauty of sound i create on the Eb clarinet!! I stay away from the raucousness of the instrument and try, through beautification of the musical line, to convey the fullness and depth of the instrument. In response to deejay, many clarinetist, those who've never played it, look at it as something cute and so wonderful to play, unfortunately in band settings very very rarely do you get the chance to play the pieces which really show off the fullness of the Eb, most of the time your part doubles the 1st Bb part but with more resting... A LOT MORE!!! However in an orchestral setting things are different, sometimes... either the Eb isn't used at all or it is but the part is killer... Although, and now i'm rambling, i was fortunate enough to play the Bb and Eb solos in Ravel's Bolero and i must say that was one of the best music making experiences i've ever had on the Eb..... as a matter of fact i'm looking forward to the future in which composers will compose concertos particularly for the Eb with the emphasis on showing off it's beauty as well as virtuosity!!! YAY!!!

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