CORRECTION: At 8:00 I stated that I overblew throat A for altissimo Eb. That is incorrect- overblowing throat G# will give you altissimo Eb (which is what I did). I guess my fingers weren't talking to my brain, lol. 😆
I’m an Eb clarinetist and I’m recently practicing III Concerto by O. Navarro, which contains Bb and Eb solo parts. When I practice only with Eb clarinet it sounds all well and good. But when I’m going through the whole piece and switch from Bb to Eb, I can’t even play a satisfying long note. I was shocked bc I just got my brand new buffet Tosca Eb clarinet half year ago, and I’ve had a lot of doubling experiences with clarinets and even saxophones. I realized doubling when playing a concerto is much harder than in wind band. That’s why I found this video and I hope it helps.
I’ve been playing the Eb for about a year now, and I’m finally starting to realize some of these tips. I still definitely need to work on my altissimo fingerings and such, but it does get better. Thanks for the good tips!
Awesome video. I play a lot of Eb and definitely agree on these. Another helpful thing that made a difference for me is to get the Clark Fobes extension. Doesn't extend the range of the horn but it really smooths out the E/B 12th which is generally very stuffy at least on Buffet horns.
As someone who doubles a lot and has to play a lot of auxiliary instruments, these tips apply to a lot more than just Eb clarinet. Definitely useful around the board
Actually, from what I've read, the old bundy e-flat clarinet had the same scale of Selmer Paris e-flat clarinets at the time. They can be really nice when set up correctly
Nice video, John - brings to mind the following limerick: The clarinet’s great for the labor Of Mozart, of Schubert, of Weber; But when Schoenberg lets fly With the E-flat up high, You’d rather not have him as neighbor. 🙄😂
Larry!!! Great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. As an Eb clarinet ‘owner’ and not an Eb player like you, that limerick applies more to myself. 🤣 Please give my best to Ralph and thanks for watching!
My high D on my Eb Clarinet is actually sharp. The most in tune fingering for me is to play the standard fingering without the pinky. And in some cases an overblown open G. Just depends.
Concernant les traits d'orchestre pour clarinette mib il y a également chez Arpèges Diffusion les traits d'orchestre par Jacques Merrer qui fût clarinette solo mib à l'orchestre National de Lille ....
I was never fortunate enough to have tried Mitchell Lurie mouthpieces when they were in production (either in rubber or crystal). My preference is to use Eb reeds, thus I haven’t tried barrels that accommodate cutoff Bb reeds. If it works though, I’d say use it! Thanks for watching!
The Eb is the tiny one in the thumbnail. It’s pitched higher than the normal Bb soprano. It’s used in orchestra, band, and of course, clarinet choir! 😁
CORRECTION: At 8:00 I stated that I overblew throat A for altissimo Eb. That is incorrect- overblowing throat G# will give you altissimo Eb (which is what I did). I guess my fingers weren't talking to my brain, lol. 😆
ahahaha i heard that and i was like "wow! are the overtones on your instrument that flat compared to a Bb clarinet?!?!?!"
I’m an Eb clarinetist and I’m recently practicing III Concerto by O. Navarro, which contains Bb and Eb solo parts.
When I practice only with Eb clarinet it sounds all well and good. But when I’m going through the whole piece and switch from Bb to Eb, I can’t even play a satisfying long note.
I was shocked bc I just got my brand new buffet Tosca Eb clarinet half year ago, and I’ve had a lot of doubling experiences with clarinets and even saxophones.
I realized doubling when playing a concerto is much harder than in wind band. That’s why I found this video and I hope it helps.
I’ve been playing the Eb for about a year now, and I’m finally starting to realize some of these tips. I still definitely need to work on my altissimo fingerings and such, but it does get better. Thanks for the good tips!
You’re welcome- best of luck on your Eb journey. Thanks for watching!
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"That's an at-home activity". I'mma add that to my snarky corporate speak vocabulary.😅😅😅
Awesome video. I play a lot of Eb and definitely agree on these. Another helpful thing that made a difference for me is to get the Clark Fobes extension. Doesn't extend the range of the horn but it really smooths out the E/B 12th which is generally very stuffy at least on Buffet horns.
A lot of people like those and I’m glad you brought it up. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
As someone who doubles a lot and has to play a lot of auxiliary instruments, these tips apply to a lot more than just Eb clarinet. Definitely useful around the board
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips! ❤
Happy to help! Thanks for watching!
Wow. What a fantastic video. Thank you so so much. The haddock is a real gem.
Glad you enjoyed it! I agree- the Hadcock book is fantastic. Thanks for watching!
my set up vintage bundy believe it or not its pretty good- charles bay mpc and lig and deg 41 mm barrel and mitchill lurie or vandy 2.3-3 reeds
Actually, from what I've read, the old bundy e-flat clarinet had the same scale of Selmer Paris e-flat clarinets at the time. They can be really nice when set up correctly
Gracias Mtro por sus apreciables consejos 😊
De nada. ¡Gracias por ver!
Nice video, John - brings to mind the following limerick: The clarinet’s great for the labor Of Mozart, of Schubert, of Weber; But when Schoenberg lets fly With the E-flat up high, You’d rather not have him as neighbor. 🙄😂
Larry!!! Great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. As an Eb clarinet ‘owner’ and not an Eb player like you, that limerick applies more to myself. 🤣 Please give my best to Ralph and thanks for watching!
My high D on my Eb Clarinet is actually sharp. The most in tune fingering for me is to play the standard fingering without the pinky. And in some cases an overblown open G. Just depends.
Yep. It's a problem. Overblown open G is usually my favorite too! Thanks for watching!
The rare Eb occasions and the panic inside - thanks for tips 🎶
Any time! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info & tips. 👏
Knowledge has been increased.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Concernant les traits d'orchestre pour clarinette mib il y a également chez Arpèges Diffusion les traits d'orchestre par Jacques Merrer qui fût clarinette solo mib à l'orchestre National de Lille ....
Je vais le chercher ! Merci d'avoir regardé!
Do you like the Mitchell Lurie Mouthpiece? And what do you think about the cutout barrels?
I was never fortunate enough to have tried Mitchell Lurie mouthpieces when they were in production (either in rubber or crystal). My preference is to use Eb reeds, thus I haven’t tried barrels that accommodate cutoff Bb reeds. If it works though, I’d say use it! Thanks for watching!
@@john.kurokawa That's alright! I'm curious, what kind of E flat reeds do you use? I play a B40 with 3.5 traditional right now.
@@tabbywarrior I use Traditional 3.5. The V12's are way too stiff for me, although I haven't experiemented with them as much.
@@john.kurokawa the hite mpc is very good!. the mitch lurie was only an average mpc.
Can someone tell me the difference between an Eb clarinet and a Bb?
The Eb is the tiny one in the thumbnail. It’s pitched higher than the normal Bb soprano. It’s used in orchestra, band, and of course, clarinet choir! 😁
Eb is a little monster that makes you want to rip your hair, brain, and eardrums out:)