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Re: bass clarinet tweeking

Author: SuffolkSaxhams
Date: 2017-11-03 17:37

thanks again for your reply.

Yes, the lower B, C and C sharp are fine. I would say that the G above is slightly problematic in the same way as the lower notes but the A and B above are fine.

I would say that the clarion D is easier to sound than the E, F or F sharp. As before the note sometimes sounds if I play the lower one and slur up with the register key and always sounds if I slur up chromatically (with register key on) from the C to the C and down again.

I think I've understood your test and I would say it improves matters somewhat. However, it's still very difficult to get the higher note to sound straight off without first playing the lower note and slurring up.

I've also tried the plastic bag test and no difference. There is the tiny gap you mention at the neck register key.

As ever, I'm also wondering if it's my technique rather than the clarinet ( I play soprano 2/3 hours a day and bass 2/3 hours a week). I'm also playing Bass less than I used to. If I slur upward, as described, the notes come out clear and true - not airy or muffled at all.

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