Hi Julie, I didn't address this last night because I was really sleepy when I replied. First, let me say that whether the issue of vibrato is "cool" or not...
Hi, I'm new to the group and hope to ask a few questions in the near future, but I just have to say that Blue Shades has been near the top of the highlights of...
As a youth, playing the soprano, vibrato was VERBOTEN! So, for years I have played without. Recently I have been trying to add it to my BC, but I'm unhappy...
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Clearly there is, since folks use it daily. In fact, someone's using it right now! I think (I think), did I say I think....that you might be overthinking it a...
Peg slip: Repairman suggested that I sand the peg (fine sandpaper) and the piece inside the tube sand that working surface (it would come apart, don't remember...
There will be a variety of answers and personal preferences, as there should be. If you are wanting at least one explanation of vibrato mechanics for a single...
After six months of waiting for my order to arrive in Montreal, I finally have the Buffet 1193 Low C bass clarinet I've been desiring for so long. What a...
First of all, congratulations on the new horn. I can't wait until I can get a low C Buffet. In the meantime... So, my bass clarinet is the right height for me,...
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Susan <swkeess@...> wrote: <<How do other players deal with the length of the instrument? I plan on shopping for a pillow to sit on at band rehearsal,...
Oh, for the archives of the old list! We had quite a thread on this topic 4-5 years ago. I'm 5'4", and somewhat long-legged and short-waisted, so I have the...
Hi, I've been a member for this list for a few years but have never really taken part in the conversations! I'm a Uni bass/clarinet student from Aus. I was...
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Good Morning, The American Federation of Musicians has a deal worked out with the TSA (Transporatation Safety Administration) so that we can carry our...
Never played the 1193, but when I was playing the Selmer 37, I was too short for that (5'4"). I sewed a "concert black" pillowcase for a fairly firm pillow ...
In a message dated 9/2/2005 5:06:43 PM Central Daylight Time, Richalder1@... writes: When you are blowing out use the muscles on the inside of your mouth...
... First of all, congrats! It's so much fun to get a new horn! I'm about 5'7", but short-waisted, and have issues with my Selmer 37. Right now I take a...
With all due respect. I don't have a Master's degree, nor have I passed a jury on every instrument ever invented. But, I understand how to explain things in ...
This website is talking about trombones, but it does have good points for any instruments. http://www.yeodoug.com/resources/faq/faq_text/travel.html It also...
In a message dated 9/3/2005 1:56:56 PM Central Daylight Time, pattonhunnicutt@... writes: But, I understand how to explain things in layman's terms....
Re: Big Bertha-(tall low C instruments for those of us in the vicinity of 5'5" tall!) I had the same problem with the instrument being too tall for me to hold...
I'm 4'11" and play on a Low C bass clarinet (Amati brand). During my college years, I would just stack 2 chairs and play that way, since it would put the...
In my reply to the original post on vibrato, I inadvertently copied the comment as if it were originally posted by Rich Alder. It was not. Rich Alder had...
Hi I'm new to the group and hope to learn more with group experience. I live in Brasil and today I buy my first Bass Clarinet (Selmer), I'm so happy because...
Hi Catherine, Where abouts in Aus are you from? Im over in Perth... I just got back from a 2 year stint in Europe, and I was fortunate enough to travel all...
My clarinet teacher wants my buddy and I to do these this semester. When he was giving me the second clarinet (in place of basset horn) parts in my lesson, I...
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