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Author: sax panther
Date: 2015-10-12 14:23
Hi all
I ran a search for this piece, but could only find threads relating to the flutter tonguing (which I'm fine with).
My wind band is playing the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. In the last movement, "Cool", in the last few bars there is a gliss from altissimo D up to A flat.
I'm ok with sub-altissimo gliss (Rhapsody in blue etc) but this is the first time I've come across one in this range. Does anyone have any experience with playing this piece, and if so, any tips, or fingerings which worked well for you?
thanks
Mike
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-12 18:47
Try this fingering for altissimo G#/Ab:
Sp. Th. Throat G# ooo|xoo Ab/Eb
You should be able to lip slur from the D up to that.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Owen
Date: 2015-10-12 21:24
Hey, this is pretty useful for me as well as I'm playing it again Sunday. Thanks! First time playing the Orchestral Version on Bass Clarinet.. I've played the Symphonic Winds version a few times and it's much harder.
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Author: sax panther
Date: 2015-10-12 22:04
Chris P's suggestion works an absolute treat - on my clarinet seems to be a tiny bit cleaner if I miss out the throat G sharp. Thanks for your help Chris.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-10-12 23:39
Curious - for those playing this in a Wind Ensemble -
Are you playing the arrangement with 5 movements, or the new full-bore 9 movement transcription?
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: sax panther
Date: 2015-10-13 11:20
Hi Ken
The one I'm doing only has 4 movements...can't remember the name of the 1st one, but 2nd is the "Mambo", 3rd is "Cha Cha" and 4th is "Cool". That's for a normal symphonic wind band.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-10-13 14:29
There is a new transcription available- all 9 movements, good, but difficult, and wonderful!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-13 14:49
I've played the Symphonic Dances suite with a concert band before (on tenor sax), but like the sound of this new one.
Do you know who it's arranged and published by?
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-10-13 17:48
Hal Leonard Publishing
http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=48019358&&viewtype=default
It goes for $595.00 and worth every penny.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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