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C# to Bb Trill

Author: chipper
Date: 2006-11-20 12:49

We have a piece that calls for a C# to Bb trill for about eight bars. The other third plays C# to B natural, but I'd like to be true to the composer. Any tips on an easier fingering or technique?

Thanks

Carl

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Re: C# to Bb Trill

Author: Don Berger
Date: 2006-11-20 13:08

Hi Chipper - In which [of the 3] registers is this difficult trill located? I first assumed the Clarion, but in "The Pines of the Appian Way", on Alto cl, I have several difficult Chalameau tremolos [in the "quiet" section], and could use good advice also. Luck, Don

Thanx, Mark, Don

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Re: C# to Bb Trill

Author: sfalexi
Date: 2006-11-20 15:06

Try experimenting with pinch Bb and the top two side trill keys (your right index finger). One of those may sound very close to your C# and you can press/release those keys to trill to your pinch Bb. Maybe, maybe not. But worth a shot.

US Army Japan Band

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Re: C# to Bb Trill

Author: GBK
Date: 2006-11-20 15:42

I am assuming that you are thinking of a tremolo from Bb5 to C#6 -

Play Bb5 with the standard fingering:

TR x x o Eb/Bb / o o o

Tremolo to C# using:

(no thumb/no register key) x o o Eb/Bb / o o o

...GBK

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Re: C# to Bb Trill

Author: chipper
Date: 2006-11-20 16:49

Thanks, will try both at this evenings practice. Living and learning.

C

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