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Bass Clarinet Help

Author: Kurt
Date: 1999-11-05 22:26

Well I got reeds and a strap for my "new" bass clarinet. I've started to play it and have no problem getting the lower register right down it Eb pretty nicely. However anything over the break is bad to nonexistent. I can manage B, C, D and Eb but after that it sounds like the instrument skips an octave. Any ideas? I've tried adjusting my eubasure (sp) with a little success.

Also, this is a pretty old instrument and has two register keys. The guy at the shop (who did play it OK above the break) said he thought that the extra one is for playing above D just over the break.

I'd love any help. Thanks

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