Clarinet Fingering

Just a Sliver (Clarinet) – Alternate Fingerings for Chromatic Passages

Using Clarinet Sliver-Key Fingerings for Enhanced Technique Who This technique benefits clarinetists, from middle school beginners to advanced players, performing in band, orchestral, or solo settings, and band directors guiding them. Sliver-key fingerings are particularly useful for students tackling technical passages in school ensembles. What The challenge is achieving smooth, accurate transitions in rapid or […]

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A Better Bb (Clarinet)

Using the Bb Trill Fingering on Clarinet for Better Tone Who This technique benefits clarinetists, from middle school beginners to advanced players, performing in band, orchestral, or solo settings, and band directors guiding them. The Bb trill fingering is especially useful for students seeking improved tone and intonation. What The challenge is achieving a clear,

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Clarinet Pinkies

Clarinet Pinky Fingering Precautions for Band Directors Who This issue affects band directors guiding young clarinetists in school bands, from middle school to high school. Clarinet students, particularly beginners, need instruction on pinky fingerings to avoid technical errors and ensure fluid playing in ensemble settings. What The challenge is preventing same-pinky repetition in rapid transitions

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Trill Fingering Substitutions

Using Trill Fingering Substitutions (or trill fingerings for trills) for Woodwind Players Who This technique benefits woodwind players, including flutists, clarinetists, oboists, and bassoonists, from middle school to professional levels, performing in band, orchestral, or solo settings. Trill fingering substitutions are especially useful for students tackling challenging passages in school ensembles. What The challenge is

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