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Re: Beginner Questions

Author: Jeroen
Date: 2016-08-26 14:54

wkleung wrote:

> 1) I notice most of the little finger keys (except Ab/Eb) are
> duplicated. Is there a default/preferred fingering for those
> notes? Or I can just use L or R randomly?
You can use them randomly. However, I use a 'default' fingering: B left, C right, C# left, D# right. But change when necessary or other fingerings are more easy.

> 2) For the Hindemith Sonata, last movement, between rehearsal
> numbers 37 and 38, there is a sequence (G#-C#-D#, occurring
> twice) that I cannot find fingering combos without sliding
> either my left little finger or right little finger. Is there
> a trick that will overcome that? My cheap plastic clarinet
> doesn’t have a duplicate Ab/Eb key;
If you don't have the left Ab/Eb key there are some situations that require sliding indeed because the G# is not duplicated also on normal instruments. No tricks, just pick the easiest slide.

> 3) For the Eb/Bb, which is the default fingering? Is that the
> one with the side key, or the one with the banana key for the
> left hand ring finger?
With the right hand is more common I think, but again it depends on the notes before and after.

> 4) My sound is not very nice and I am having trouble hitting
> high C and above. Should my embouchure stay the same
> throughout the range?
Ideally yes but depends on instrument, mouthpiece and reed strength. Don't expect wonders when playing only for 4 days.

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