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Re: Basset clarinet short-term rental

Author: maxopf
Date: 2023-07-03 02:55

Paul, my experience is that the lowest register is actually a bit hard to project, at least on my basset. I think there is a temptation to intentionally overplay in that register and make a show of the “novelty” of the basset notes instead of letting them just be a natural extension of the instrument’s range, though.

I will agree with JTJC that a last minute switch to basset might present some challenges. Basset feels a bit different than just an A clarinet with some extra keys, it responds differently, especially at the bottom of the RH clarion register and also around low E and F (since those notes are no longer bell notes). It took me some adjustment and different reeds to get the right sound and response, and it’s a bit more taxing to play because of the need to blow through that extra length of instrument. Just something to consider.

https://youtu.be/a-2wo9vZXF4

Max Opferkuch
2nd/Eb Clarinet, San Diego Symphony

Post Edited (2023-07-03 02:58)

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