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Re: 2nd = 1st

Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2006-01-12 02:27

Sorry, this isn't an orchestral piece, but the 2nd clarinet part in Northwind March for Concert Band is greatly harder than 1st part. High, fast, and staccato. I was moved down to 2nd part last year from 1st part so the 2nds could get more power.

I notice in 2nd orchestral parts that it usually as more accidentals thrown in which can be challenging for the hands. Lots of times the 2nd part is harder when it is unison with the 1st part, but in a lower octave. The high octave in the 1st part will usually lay better in the fingers, while the 2nd clarinet must do some fancy finger work (example, Lord of the Dance when the 16th note jumps take over the melody). I'd much rather play 1st part on it any day because it is so much easier.

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