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Re: Sharp key (or G-flat) band repertoire

Author: skygardener
Date: 2010-11-02 17:33

Generally, I think most composers want their music to be played well, so they write in keys that they know can be played as easily as possible. From a composer's perspective, there is no inherent benefit in making the music harder for the ensemble.
The only times I have seen many flats and sharps in the clarinet parts was in music that changed keys a lot. The composer wanted more and more contrast, so some of those keys had a lot of sharps or flats.

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