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Re: Low Eb Fingering

Author: Chris P
Date: 2022-08-26 00:47
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You could just trill the side Eb/Bb key if you don't mind the Eb being on the flat side, otherwise you need to coordinate lifting LH3 and opening the side Eb/Bb key with RH1 at the same time.

The LH forked Eb/Bb mechanism is exactly what you need as that makes this tremolo an absolute breeze. With that mechanism fitted, you can play C-Eb and upper register G-Bb by simply trilling LH finger 2. Sadly none of the big name makers offer it as an option anymore.

I even added it to my Yamaha YCL-24 as I regularly use the forked fingering for both Eb and Bb (xox|ooo): https://www.woodwindforum.com/clarinetperfection/galleryclar/Keywork/CP2/10.jpg

I must admit I assumed you meant low Eb a semitone below the low E which you'll have on a full Boehm (see attachment), along with the LH forked Eb/Bb mechanism, articulated C#/G# and LH Ab/Eb lever, the latter being the only option that the big name makers will offer nowadays.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2022-08-26 00:51)

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