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Author: lydian
Date: 2022-08-26 00:06
What’s the best one for a fast tremolo Eb (bottom line) down to C? Both side and fork are awkward to coordinate, banana is impossible. Any alternatives or tips?
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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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Author: lydian
Date: 2022-08-26 01:27
Thanks. As a sax player, it is frustrating since a bis key would make this a breeze.
But I am getting faster at using the side key.
Post Edited (2022-08-26 02:26)
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Author: Philip Caron
Date: 2022-08-26 05:21
There are a couple imperfect solutions that might serve in some contexts.
Finger C like low G# but with the lh C# key added, and trill the lh middle finger for Eb.
Support the bell between your knees; finger C normally and use the rh index & ring fingers to trill the lh banana key and rh bottom side key together.
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Author: super20dan
Date: 2022-08-26 15:23
runyon products used to sell an add on bis key for clarinet. alas santy runyon died and his company was liquidated
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Author: anonrob
Date: 2022-08-26 16:12
I have one of Stephan Fox's L1 bis keys and it is awesome. http://www.sfoxclarinets.com/Accessories.html
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Author: lydian
Date: 2022-08-26 19:40
Philip Caron wrote:
> Finger C like low G# but with the lh C# key added, and trill the lh middle finger for Eb.
This is perfect! Exactly what I was hoping for. Works beautifully. Problem solved. Thanks!
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