 The Fingering Forum
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Author: oboe
Date: 2004-02-21 02:03
Hey,
I only just started clarinet a few weeks ago, but I can already play quite well; heh, I can even play the music we're playing in band {high school level!}. I still LOVE oboe so much better, but this is just an interest that'll be easy for marching band instead of losing more credits in school. My thing is, I really don't get how to go from like an A (1st fing. LH) to a B natural or from a Bb to a C. Thanks a bunch!!
Corinne
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2004-02-21 02:14
hmm, i don't quite uinderstand what you mean by first fingering. but from what you say i'm guessing your talking about the break. from Bb to long B. leave your bottom(right hand) on the keys. and move the left hand to the appropiate keys. make sure you don't have any other fingers on your left hand on the keys or the note will not come out properly. you can use throat tones(F3-Bb4) and right hand over the bottom keys for fast transition. I hope this is clear, if not i'll try and make it easier to understand. hope this helps.
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Author: Gnomon
Date: 2004-02-21 10:01
If you want to trill from notes just below the break to notes just above the break, there are alternative fingerings that allow you to play the B and C in the lower register.
For normal playing, crossing the break from Bb to B involves lots of practise. Beginners tend to use a loose embouchure for the lower register and a tight embouchure for the upper one, which results in a change in tone as you cross the break. It is essential that you build up your embouchure so that it is firm but not tight. With plenty of breath support, you should be able to make the transition between A and B or Bb and C without anyone noticing a problem. But plenty of practice is needed.
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Author: oboe
Date: 2004-02-21 13:49
Ohh, maybe I didn't put it clear...sorry
I meant 1st Finger of LH for the A, just so you'd know which A I was talking about. It's just that somehow something will happen crossing the break making the note sound airy and just wrong, so that it's hard to go from A nat. to B nat. fast. Same with Bb to C. I don't think it's a problem with my embouchure b/c it usually stays the same throughout. Anyways...thanks for the help you can give/gave.
^_^ Corinne
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Author: ~Heather ~
Date: 2004-02-21 16:33
just practice, i have been playing clarinet for years and its still hard to make it smooth, but practice will help!
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Author: Gnomon
Date: 2004-02-23 11:21
If embouchure is not changing from A to B, then the problem must be with your breath support not being enough. Although it is possible to play the A with very little breath support, this will not work on the B, causing a huge change in tone. If you support your breath for the A, then it should be possible to play the B and make it sound the same.
As suggested by "theboy", you should use the fingering LH 1st Finger, RH All three fingers for the A to make the transtion easier.
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