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Re: High register key

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-12-19 19:54

I will assume that by "new" to the clarinet, you are not playing into to the "clarion" register yet (the notes from the middle line "B" on the musical staff, on up for an octave).

I'd say that it's much easier to learn those notes NON-SEQUENTIALLY first. Treating the middle "B" or the "C" (you need) as just the "next note" can at first be frustrating. I suggest starting out just playing a nice medium loud low "C" (the note you are starting in in Star Wars). That should be easy. Now while that note is sounding nice and clear, press the register key and simultaneously push more air (a sudden 'puff'). You should get a high "G." This is the note that sits on top of the musical staff and it is one full octave about the "G" in Star Wars.

Once you are comfortable getting the high "G," I'd suggest working your way........DOWN. Play the lowest "B" you have.....hold it.......register/puff.......you should get high "F#." Then the "A;" and you get the high "E;" low "G" and you'll get high "D," low "F"........and you'll get your Star Wars' "C," low "E" and you'll get high "B."

The point is train yourself to get used to the FEEL of the upper register first. It is more than just a next note (like pressing keys on a piano). It is more akin to the recorder (if you've ever played one) where you need to push more air to get the next high group of notes.

................Paul Aviles

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