Notes higher than a double C?

    
Notes higher than a double C?    21:22 on Tuesday, October 6, 2009          

gameexpert01
(5 points)
Posted by gameexpert01

Can anyone suggest a site, or book to show me some fingerings for me? I've been able to figure out to get to a double C sharp pretty easily and i can overblow notes higher than that (possibly a triple high A?) but I can't seem to find any way to get progressive fingerings up to that high. My embouchure is ready, throw some suggestions at me :D


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    19:22 on Thursday, October 8, 2009          

clarinetman33
(4 points)
Posted by clarinetman33

Which C do you mean? The highest C? If you mean the highest C, that is as high as the clarinet goes. It is not a good idea to go higher than very high C, as the notes are very unpleasant sounding.


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    10:22 on Friday, October 9, 2009          

imafermata7
(4 points)
Posted by imafermata7

try clarinettrainer.com


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    23:01 on Saturday, October 17, 2009          

gameexpert01
(5 points)
Posted by gameexpert01

you know the open C, just thumb and register key, the one above that (the double C above staff). My friend showed me a couple other fingers for D and E above that, i cant get the E out unforunately. But I want to find the fingerings for D # and all the in between to a G above the Double C, sure they are pointless notes, but its fun to explore the clarinet . Already been doing ghost notes and bedning notes, god fun


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    23:11 on Saturday, October 17, 2009          

gameexpert01
(5 points)
Posted by gameexpert01

i tried that too, only goes up to the C i know


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    15:45 on Thursday, November 12, 2009          

rosieetosiess
(6 points)
Posted by rosieetosiess

i have the essentail elements books one and two for the clarinet and in back there is a fingering chart from looow e using all of ur fingers all the way up to hiiigh g using the register key, left hand middle finger right hand index middle finger andd pinky..hope i helped (;


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    22:36 on Thursday, November 12, 2009          

jvanullen
(186 points)
Posted by jvanullen

Experiment. I know that I use a VERY unique Double C fingering, but it is what is the most in tune on my instrument. I can easily get up to about the F above that if I just fiddle around with different fingers and overtones.


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    23:01 on Friday, March 12, 2010          

gameexpert01
(5 points)
Posted by gameexpert01

so i can't actually go chromatically above the double high C, however i have a friend with perfect pitch and i was able to tighten up a ton overblow some random fingerings and bend and hit a concert c# above the piano's highest note. I can do like a triple high B and up by bending but i cant actually hit certain pitches about a double high C with fingerings except C# and D. But hey what music actually writes that high anyway!!


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    17:04 on Saturday, March 13, 2010          

Pyface
(157 points)
Posted by Pyface

Do u mean the C above the stave? 2 lines above? Above that you can get to high G! It's hard! On my excellent days I can get G, good days F, ok days E! The fingerings are:
D= Thumb, reg key, middle finger LH, 4th finger LH, 1st finger RH, and pinkie on D#/Eb key(bottom)
D#= The same, but with middle finger RH, not 1st.
E= Thumb, Reg key, middle finger LH, 4th finger LH
F= Thumb, Reg key, middle finger LH, 4th finger LH, LH pinkie on C#/G# lever
F#= Thumb, Reg key, middle finger LH
G= Thumb, Reg key, middle finger LH, and Eb/Bb RH lever

Just bear in mind that these are extremely hard to get, and you need good breath support and embouchure! I took weeks to hit F,F# and G!
Good luck!
Pyface


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BTW- You must have a keyboard because my piano goes higher than my piccolo on Top, top B! That is very high!


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    21:35 on Friday, March 19, 2010          

as086848
(75 points)
Posted by as086848

I have a recording of Kenny Davern hitting an F above our highest f, it's pretty crazy! One of my really good jazz clarinetist friends showed it to me. So higher notes are possible but very hard to hit!

-Amanda


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    14:57 on Friday, April 2, 2010          

mathew90
(5 points)
Posted by mathew90

I would recommend this website, seems the most comprehensive and the one i use for lal my instruments:
http://www.wfg.woodwind.org/clarinet/
Hope it helps!


Re: Notes higher than a double C?    02:08 on Sunday, May 30, 2010          

AllanMc
(35 points)
Posted by AllanMc

Whatever you do, DO NOT try to get these notes by tightening. I learned that way, and it took me years to learn how to play altissimo correctly. The key to getting those notes is to maintain a constant embouchure with the tongue arched high and forward as if saying "ee" to produce fast air. You can think of gently squeezing the sides of the mouthpiece with your lips, and apply a very small, gentle amount of pressure with your right thumb to snug the mouthpiece up into your embouchure. Also, ensure that you are using reeds that are properly matched to your mouthpiece. If your playing a fairly standard set-up you should be playing 3 1/2 or 4 depending on the brand of reed.


   




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