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multi tasking

Author: LesleyM
Date: 2012-06-18 10:34

Well, I seem to have slotted into the "go to person" role for single reeds in my band.

It is fair to say i am one of the best clarinettists in the band but due to seniority of attendance I have been stuck on the end of 1st clarinet for years never likely to becoem the soloist (even though i am actually better) as the person in that seat has always been there.....

Anyway, the musical dirextor asked me to double on the E flat clari and veryu quickly i noticed it moved form being a "frill" in the odd piece to a major tone in pretty much everything. he has now asked if i will take on the alto clari as well.

So I assume i am the only person who can master the tone and tuning issues with these beasties?

Any advice re the alto? Whe is an old lady and I will be taking her to see the clarinet doctor soon. Are there any hints or tips?

We are looking to get a contra bass clari for the band soon and i have a feeling that may come my way (as I am the only one physically big enough to play it).

Fun!

Lx

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Re: multi tasking

Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2012-06-18 12:25

LesleyM wrote:

> So I assume i am the only person who can master the tone and
> tuning issues with these beasties?

Well, since you asked, no, you probably aren't the only one around who can "master the tone and tuning issues." But your band director probably thinks you're the one who WANTS to work on them.

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Re: multi tasking

Author: SamuelChan
Date: 2012-06-19 00:18

I believe you will need quite some time to get used to a different embouchure, in this case, two, which is harder. I believe the alto clarinet needs more air to be in tune than with the bass clarinet, but that's for my school's alto, probably had lots of pad leaks. Anyhow, I believe the best player is not the soloist, but rather the supporting ones an mostly the second clarinets if in a wind band. They have the most complicate parts with bridge key workouts on almost every music! The thirds need to have a very strong supporting base sound, while the first And soloist kind of adds the cream and topping to make the music beautiful.

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