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Re: Long B very sharp on bass clarinet

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-12-16 00:14

Tuning your bass depends so much on your bass. Lowing my B the way I did makes the low E very playable, I've never had a problem with that and I've been using the same bass clarinet for over 40 years in the BSO. It's all a matter of degrees. Larry's solution to bring the B down is an interesting solution, and very value at times, but wouldn't do much good in a solo that you can't get your thumb in place on time. The solution to DougRs problem at the end of the Mahlers 4th is to pull out the neck somewhat to bring the C# down enough, but not so much that it makes the end of the solo too flat, and then lower the break notes with your throat and embouchure and lip up the lower notes somewhat. A better solution is to get a horn that plays better in tune. A costly solution of course. ESP

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