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Learn tips and techniques on learning how to play the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video series.
There are 9 videos in this series:
Learn some of the basic history of the bass clarinet and how it has evolved with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some of the basic roles of the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some tips you will need for buying a bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some tips on the proper way to stand and hold the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some tips on playing the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some tips on the proper way to breathe and control your breathing while playing the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn the tonal characteristics of the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn how to play the G Major scale on the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
Learn some tips on improvising on the bass clarinet with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.
The bass clarinet is in the woodwind family. Most have a straight body with a curved metal neck leading to the mouthpiece. Most clarinets are made of some combination of wood and metal pieces. There are some that are made entirely out of metal but they are rare. It is used mostly in orchestras around the world to score symphonies but it of course can be used in any context since it's range starts an octave below the B flat of the soprano clarinet. It was thought to have originated in 1772, invented by G. Lott but there are reports of similar style and shaped instruments as early as 1750.
This video clip series is a great basic introduction to the bass clarinet. You will learn not only how to choose the right one but also how to sport flaws in the instrument as well as how to hold and play it of course. This is one of those instrument that makes creates a big round sound and you always notice it when it's not there. Let this series help get you started in the world of woodwinds!
Jim Sivard Have played professionally in the Washington, DC area since 1982, leading a jazz quartet and freelancing for rock groups and recordings. I've also produced a concert series, The Composers and Improvisers Festival, which brought in musicians from other cities for concert performances. Lately I've been recording a number of my jazz compositions in a duet context with a contra-bassist. Resume Professional Saxophonist and Clarinetist; performances in DC, Philadelphia, New York Private music instructor since 1985 Woodwind instructor at the International School of Music 2004-2006 Three Fellowship Awards from the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities MS in Audio Technology from American University BA in Music from Bard College dkdk
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