high notes on bass clarinet

    
high notes on bass clarinet    23:10 on Friday, October 31, 2008          

trouthat
(56 points)
Posted by trouthat

how do you get an upper register past c on bass clarinet


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    14:49 on Saturday, November 1, 2008          

clarinet99
(149 points)
Posted by clarinet99

Which C do you mean ? The bottom of the clarion register, or the altisimo register ?


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    22:36 on Saturday, November 1, 2008          

Saxman67
(1 point)
Posted by Saxman67

u know that whole on the first key, and how theres a bottom part to that key? well u slide ur first finger below and uncover the whole and play the clarinet altissimo fingerings. They're all the same (for the most part) 'cept u have to uncover that whole but press the key down.

:D


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    18:15 on Monday, November 3, 2008          

trouthat
(56 points)
Posted by trouthat

the clarion i guess


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    18:27 on Monday, November 3, 2008          

clarinet99
(149 points)
Posted by clarinet99

I had this problem when I first started on bass. I overcame it by changing to a harder reed, from #2 to #3 , by strengthening my embouchure and by raising my head slightly so that the mouthpiece pointed more downwards. Try it and let us know how you get on.


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    18:40 on Monday, November 3, 2008          

trouthat
(56 points)
Posted by trouthat

after i got past High d. I can start on High g.(like c with reigister). then all i get is a buzzing noise.


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    19:37 on Tuesday, September 8, 2009          

ElementsX
(1 point)
Posted by ElementsX

I'm having the same issue. Have another bass clarinetist try out your horn with their mouthpiece. Often times, it's actually the instrument- minor leaks that wouldn't be a problem on soprano but are a big issue on bass. Both of the school instruments given to me had that problem, so if you are using a used instrument that could be a factor.

They are difficult to play even on a working instrument, though, so after checking to make sure it is your problem, try some scales and octave slurs. Octave slurs are where you play a note like low E, then apply the register key. Move up this exercise and try to hit the notes you're having trouble with. DO NOT change your embouchure or mouth when trying to play the high notes, just change fingers. Especially don't bite down.


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    21:48 on Wednesday, September 9, 2009          

clarinet99
(149 points)
Posted by clarinet99

It all ddepends on what the make and model of your bass clarinet is, and what mouthpiece you are using. Does your instrument have one or two register vents ? If only one you can certainly have trouble with the upper half of the clarion register. Let us know the details of your instrument.


Re: high notes on bass clarinet    18:52 on Thursday, September 10, 2009          

krosskuntryrunne
r

thank you sax man..that definetly helps...is this true for alto clarinet as well?


   




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