Category: Altissimo
Posts about playing “high notes”
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Altissimo Techniques and Challenges
in AltissimoEmma Johnson talks about the altissimo register of the clarinet as part of the series of classes she gave for ICanPlayIt.com. (The book is no longer available.) She discusses the challenges and techniques involved in playing high notes, using Schubert’s “Shepherd on the Rock” as an example. Read more
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Conquer Altissimo Note Recognition with These Flash Cards
in AltissimoOne issue I face when playing altissimo is wading through the visual clutter of ledger lines above the staff to identify the right note. To tackle this problem, I created a flashcard set that trains me to recognize notes. These cards include notes all the way up to super-high C — a rare occurrence in… Read more
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Fix Clarinet Undertone — 5 Tips
in AltissimoTips from Technical Sargeant Robert Vitale of the US Airforce Academy Band Read more
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Tips to Tame Your Altissimo
in AltissimoKristen Thompson, co-founder of Digital Clarinet Academy, talks through common issues facing clarinetists in the altissimo. Learn what it means to “stay tall,” over-voice and under-voice, and special tips and tricks to help you tame your altissimo! Read more