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KayTheBassClarin
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I play the bass clarinet, and I got into IMEA my freshman year. I don't want to brag, but i think I'm good. My dad always says he wants to record me playing. I feel really embarrassed when I get all that attention.
Does playing the bass clarinet even require talent?
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laeta_puella
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to the same extent that any other instrument does.
i don't think any of them require talent, so to speak, because talent often implies natural ability.
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by which i meant, you can get along just as well without the natural inherent ability, if you try. talent only dictates your starting point, not how far you can get.
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MusicalPanda
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Personally, I think that bass clarinet is fairly good sounding to start on, but its good to be professional on it. By playing it for a few days you can probably do low G to high G no problem, but say on other instruments, such as flute or violin it could be a different situation. This is just talking from my experiences (total noobie flute and violin player xD).
It is hard to be perfect without mistakes for me though.
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Clarinet_Player1
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Not so much talent, but hard work as with any instrument. To get good, you have to work hard and keep trying to getting better and better. I got first chair in allstate on the bass, and my playing isn't perfect yet. You could have the best model of instrument in the world, and if you don't work hard you're not going to get anywhere. I'll end this long message with something I always say. The instrument can't do the playing for you.
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laeta_puella
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"Personally, I think that bass clarinet is fairly good sounding to start on, but its good to be professional on it. By playing it for a few days you can probably do low G to high G no problem, but say on other instruments, such as flute or violin it could be a different situation. This is just talking from my experiences (total noobie flute and violin player xD)."
totally depends on prior experience. i bet a cello player could sound fine on a violin in a few days and i couldn't, but that same cello player wouldn't be able to play, say a saxophone, in a couple days, but i could because it's similar to what i play.
a lot of bass clarinet players switch from soprano clarinet, (After all, it's kinda big for most 4th/5th grade hands, i suspect- i didn't even know they existed til 7th grade)
having that clarinet background means you know the fingerings, and basic embochure, making it seem like a simple instrument to learn. give it to a trumpet player or someone, and they might not think it's so simple.
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oh, and btw, which G are you refering to when you say high G?
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MusicalPanda
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just a basic no finger G (high G) and for the low G all fingers and no pinky.
I started fresh on bass clarinet (only playing recorder before) and I've known about one since about grade 6.. I started band in grade 7. I didn't find it very hard to play, considering all the other instruments had more trouble then I did. The trumpets still sucked at the end of the year... and all the clarinets were flat, just because of someone that couldn't play >_<
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KayTheBassClarin
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I learned clarinet in 5th grade, then in 6th I got switched because I really sucked at the clarinet...
It was a great moment. I cried. I was like "You really want me to play the bass clarinet? That's my dream!" on the inside. I was crying and crying...
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laeta_puella
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yknow, i read an article a few years back that talked about why "because i sucked at clarinet" is the worst possible reason to switch to/be switched to bass clarinet. i couldn't find it when i went back looking for it, but ill see if i can find it again.
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suzie
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I don't think that it's hard to get a decent sound out of a bass clarinet however motivation seems to be the key. Without enough motivation, practicing dwindles, breath support fails miserably and the other players have to overcompensate for your lack thereof, and it seems pointless to even be in a band just holding an instrument. All throughout high school I had to compensate for the fact that I was the only flute/bass clarinet doubler that WANTED to play. If you get an opportunity to play with good bass clarinetists (ex. all-county, tri-state (if applicable), and all-state), it'll most likely bump your self-esteem up a LOT and give you confidence in your tone. Words cannot express how much you realize your love for (and with!) music is noticed when you play with a group that's full of people that are motivated by music. Try making and posting a recording somewhere for input. I do not, however, suggest taking too many comments to heart as everyone has different standards, etc. however critiquing is always (in a way) a good thing to help us grow. Happy bass clarinet-ing!
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KayTheBassClarin
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Thank you.
They switched me to the bass clarinet because they thought that if I played an instrument that requires more air, I would play with more air on the clarinet. It didn't work. You do not want to hear me on the clarinet.
Once I switched to the bass clarinet and heard how awesome it sounded, I began to love music and playing my instrument. Before, it was like 'Okay. I'll play the clarinet because my older brother plays the clarinet." That was a bad decision. At least now I've found the instruments I love playing (bass instruments-bari sax, bass clarinet, maybe the trombone...)
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