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Re: Long B very sharp on bass clarinet

Author: 78s2CD
Date: 2008-12-22 15:03

Ben,

I appreciate the guidance from someone who obviously has a lot more experience playing bass than I do. I couldn't agree more with the need to be flexible. I adjust on the fly on everything from bass up to Eb soprano. The idea of a constant embouchure seems useful when going up against a tuner, though. If I can get most notes fairly close with a baseline embouchure, then the real-time adjustments will be a lot easier.

The biggest problem I've had over the years as a novice and/or infrequent bass player is learning to blow the thing in such a way that the "pesky" notes are even close enough to adjust. In my younger days I used to blame the instrument and pull out every joint until it nearly fell apart. I think I've finally gotten past this problem.

Best regards,
Jim

James C. Lockwood
Rio Rico AZ
"I play a little clarinet"

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