Ken, Those instruments, also called bass horns, are different from the bassoon-form bass clarinets. The latter are played with a clarinet mouthpiece and have a...
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john webster
jwebster34
Jun 16, 2011 12:31 am
Were you in the West Point Band while Bill Shemp was the director? He was director at Lehigh while I was in the band in the 50's and remained friends with my...
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RobertE
relkjer@att.net
Jul 7, 2011 2:10 am
Hi- Elkjer Music has new clarinet quartet sheet music: April Showers <http://robertelkjer.net/Clarinet4tets/AprilShowers4CL.mp3> (as a quick bossa...
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celticharpguy
Jul 13, 2011 12:33 pm
Hello All, I bought a Vito Bass and there is no thumb key on the back. Aparently the old owner lost it. I have the screws for it and it's a beautiful Bass but...
4145
Maurice Reviol
mauricereviol
Jul 15, 2011 2:57 am
Hello, it's not that much work to make a key from scratch, if you have the know how... I can do it, but I am in New Zealand, so that might be a long way to get...
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Dave Dennison
celticharpguy
Jul 15, 2011 3:24 am
Thank You Maurice, Â Â Â Â Â Â I was able to find one at a local music store, they had to order it but it will be here in about a week. Can wait to get...
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Maurice Reviol
mauricereviol
Jul 15, 2011 3:56 am
Ah, that's good news then, how much do they charge for something like that? If I may ask... Regards, Maurice...
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celticharpguy
Jul 24, 2011 2:01 am
Hello All, Jusu checking, Are there any MMO for Bass Clarinet ? Thanks, Dave...
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ROY
g00dhand
Jul 24, 2011 7:39 pm
... Dave - There are only a few that I know of: HAJDU Jewish for Clarinet/Bass Clarinet is one and Diamond Forest...
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Mark
markandrewthiel
Jul 24, 2011 9:12 pm
There are some good MMO minus bassoon -- Woodwind quintets, etc. Don't know how to transpose from bass clef ? LEARN! Mark...
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Dave Dennison
celticharpguy
Jul 25, 2011 1:21 am
Oh Mark, Please don't make me transpose. lol ... From: Mark <mark.thiel@...> Subject: [NewBassClarinetGroup] Re: Music Minus one To:...
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celticharpguy
Aug 3, 2011 2:33 am
Hi Everyone, My Bass has a great deep, full sound but.... My C#/G# Key and my Eb/Bb trill Key sound very raspy, tinny and week. I looked at all the pads but I...
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Lawrence Bocaner
lbocaner
Aug 3, 2011 12:41 pm
Sounds like pads in question are not opening sufficiently. You need to either have thinner pads installed (Valentino OK) or trim the cork that limits opening...
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Maurice Reviol
mauricereviol
Aug 3, 2011 9:24 pm
Hello, I would also check if the notehole is free of any deposits or a burr on the inside where it goes into the bore. A sharp corner there can cause hissing...
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Dave Dennison
wrcb_ac_guy
Aug 4, 2011 1:37 am
I did try bending the C#/G# key and it does sound better. but on some of the others keys I can't bend them. Thank You All for your help. I Appreciate it ! Â ...
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Maurice Reviol
mauricereviol
Aug 4, 2011 3:11 am
Hi, just to verify...because it might read strange. I prefer leather pads to skin pads on Bass Clarinets... I haven't tried out Valentinos on Bass Clarinets so...
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G Major
gmajor6069
Aug 4, 2011 7:11 pm
heya how are u today if you wanna bring in money from your house read http://www.usatimesnewsonline.com/hgipbxd&711156 its rattling simple......
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Kenneth
kkshaw43
Aug 5, 2011 2:27 pm
John/Nancy - Lt. Col. William Schempf was the commanding officer of the West Point Bank while I was there from 1965-68. He was an OK band conductor, though I...
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G Major
gmajor6069
Aug 19, 2011 9:15 am
Hey if u want to pull in some a income on the internet try www.usatimesnewspaper.com/?06/418342 it's such a easy!...
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patrick_bcl
Sep 16, 2011 10:26 am
I'm not sure how many of you have seen this, but here's something to rattle your foundations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilXI7Z8oUzo...
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NewBassClarinetGroup@...
Sep 19, 2011 1:22 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the NewBassClarinetGroup group. File :...
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Bradley Stevens
clockhorse
Sep 20, 2011 3:42 am
So I found this old transcription and I didn't mark on it what Mahler symphony it is from, or what movement. Anyone recognize it?  Bradley Stevens From:...
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Kenneth
kkshaw43
Sep 21, 2011 1:31 pm
... I posted the query on the Clarinet board and got the following reply: "It's from Mahler 8, the first movement, from figure 29 to figure 40. (credit IMSLP...
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Bradley Stevens
clockhorse
Sep 28, 2011 1:01 pm
Thanks, I don't remember why I didn't complete it, likely I just needed to focus on that one line and was able to do the rest by sight. Â Â From: Kenneth...
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Sarah
sarahkwatts
Oct 11, 2011 9:53 pm
ISLE OF RAASAY SOLO BASS CLARINET COURSE 2nd - 6th April 2012 on the beautiful Hebridean Isle of Raasay off the west coast of Scotland, with views over to the...
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NewBassClarinetGroup@...
Oct 11, 2011 9:55 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the NewBassClarinetGroup group. File :...
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Paolo Russo
serpentium20...
Oct 12, 2011 9:59 am
Hi everyone. Recently I joined the Choir of my Church, and since they know I play Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, they ask me to play with them, instead of ...
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Fen Loomer
washboardfen
Oct 12, 2011 11:07 am
Due to advanced personal age I am selling my Buffet clarinet. It is in mint condition and must be seen and played to be appreciated. I would hope anyone...
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John DiProfio
jwdipro
Oct 12, 2011 11:25 am
Hello all: I am selling my small collection of clarinets...all play well and are in good repair. There are 1 Bb Selmer Centered Tone Soprano, 1 Bb Selmer 5...
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Nick
nickphil19
Oct 12, 2011 4:45 pm
Having done this for a few years, my advice would be not to stick to one part. Between clarinet and bass clarinet you can cover all four voice parts, so why...
