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Re: Bach Cello Suites for Eb bass clarinet

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2024-05-20 21:42

Tim,

I use the Larry Clark Six Cello Suites from Carl Fischer. Clark explained the transcription and editing process he used in detail.

My library contains the saxophone edition of the compositions as well. I use both of them on clarinet and this will really challenge you around the break and up into the upper register. The keys are different but if you view these transcriptions as something you always include in your practice sessions, you will enjoy them even more.

One problem is using a wind instrument to play the compositions rather than a cello, you are going to have to be creative on how you do the breathing.

I once heard Suite 1 played on a very large marimba, The performer was a well-known percussionist for a major symphony orchestra. He took many liberties with the phrasing and how it relates to a wind player taking a breath.

But if you can do circular breathing, no worries. My wife usually says to me after listening to a jazz player doing circular breathing "why can't you just do that..."

Hank

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