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Re: Becoming a bass player in less than a month

Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2018-02-15 17:38

My advice is:

Don't expect to be proficient in less than a month. Voicing on the bass clarinet is very different than the Bb. As Eddie says, it comes easier to some than to others. A firm embouchure is necessary, but any biting will lead to immediate disaster.

Two things are essential. The bass clarinet must seal. If you inherit a leaky old school owned bass clarinet - well good luck. Also, don't fall victim to the tendency to use too soft a reed. A softer reed will make you sound big in the lowest register, but will not be able to support stable tone production in the clarion.

I have some extensive tips on my website under "Bass Clarinet Tips".

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
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