Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-09-23 17:07
There's a unique A/B trill fingering, discovered by, I think, Phillip Rehfeldt: Play middle B, open the throat A key (without uncovering the left index finger hole) and trill with your right index finger. The B is not affected by the open A key, and lifting the finger then forces you down into the chalumeau. The open register key compensates for all the fingers down, producing a dull but in tune A. It's not a great fingering, because the principal note, A, is dulller than the auxiliary note, B, but it's a smooth trill.
It may be possible to play the low clarion C with the throat A key open. I haven't tried it for several years (and I don't have my clarinet with me). As I recall, both the C and A are weak, but they may balance. You may have to experiment with lifting different finger, too. I'll try it when I get home tonight, unless someone posts first.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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