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Re: fall & sub-tone

Author: Dibbs
Date: 2018-08-30 13:25

Chris P wrote:

>
> The only challenge is using that fingering for C when coming
> from the note before (I've no idea what note is before the C)
> and then using the side Eb key after the gliss, but you can
> always use the sliver key fingering for the D#. Try to release
> the trill keys towards the end of the gliss without any lumps
> so the gliss is one smooth downward slide.
>

Matt74 wrote: (about subtone)
>
> You can do it by lowering your jaw, so that there is less (or
> no) jaw pressure, and thickening your bottom lip to provide the
> necessary pressure.
>

Perhaps 1+2 fingering would work for the D#. It would normally be unusably sharp but dropping your jaw for the subtone might just flatten it sufficiently. Or maybe not. It's worth a try anyway.

Subtone on the clarinet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZn4tQYkcco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF0UI98rpFk&t=155s

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