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Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?

BandDirector — Mon, 16 May 2016 02:14:17 +0000

There is a key on the bassoon called the “resonance key” (depressed by the left hand pinky). This key is supposed to be used for middle G (as well as for high notes), effecting tuning and timbre. It is the most commonly forgotten key in bassoon playing, but it makes a BIG difference. This article ... Read More about Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?

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4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering

BandDirector — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:05:24 +0000

Clarinet is an instrument with many alternate fingerings and adjusted fingering options which can be overwhelming to students. It can also be overwhelming to band directors that do not have advanced experience playing the instrument. (After you read this article, print the free PDF hand out to give your students with the basic 4 rules.) During times when you are ... Read More about 4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering

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There’s a Time and a Place for Every Fingering (Sax – Bb)

BandDirector — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:42:35 +0000

There are a handful of conversations that come up in saxophone lessons with great regularity. One that I’d like to discuss here is the “Favorite Fingering” talk. This is where I tell the student, for instance, which B flat fingering to use and they counter with a variation of, “Actually, I prefer the side fingering. It’s ... Read More about There’s a Time and a Place for Every Fingering (Sax – Bb)

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