You're the prettiest and most alive Clarinet teacher I've seen..your dedication and enthusiasm are infectious. I've learned more form you in 11 minutes than in years about sane, logical fingerings. All 5 tips very welcomed. Your tone is superb. Nice Clari....
The “flip” Bb / B was such a simple solution. And some of the other fingerings. Practicing in 5 note sections is a nice idea. It makes it easier to want to practice. I am in a funk lately and my teacher said to work on simple exercises to practice each day. This little class will do the trick! Thanks . Subscribed.
I have chair tryouts tomorrow and I have to know it, I already know the fingerings, but I needed help with not being fast enough, this really helped thank you!
Thanks, that's useful. I was curious to know what you would recommend for the Bb/Eb options that can substitute the RH side-key 1 for the LH sliver key (ring-key) but perhaps that would be for another video. I remember I had to change the fingerings I used for chromatic scales when I changed teacher. It was really hard because my chromatic scales were already fast and automatic. I had to slowly reteach my fingers right from the beginning. In the end I came up with a combination of fingerings that works for me. I use the LH sliver key, that I mentioned, and also I use the normal F# fingering (no side-key) when I'm coming down. In the end I think there are many different combinations that can be used and it seems that every clarinetist I meet has a different set of fingerings for the chromatic scale. The ones you've given here seem to be the most practical and most effective for most cases though.
I’ll probably use more of the alternate fingerings the higher I go, though I do use some now, but I just have to get my recordings turned in fast and I’ll do that at a later time. I procrastinated and now I have to get it good enough to turn in by the end of today. I’m only a freshman in the symphonic band so it doesn’t have to be perfect
im going to try and use these tips in my future practices, also about the alternate fingerings for low B flat, why do you use your third finger instead of your middle finger, Ive know about the alternate fingerings but havent mastered them yet, and using the third finger felt unnatural. Also the other tips all sound really helpful.
Thanks for your question! Using the third finger is standard practice for using this key. In some passages, you can get away with using your second finger, but in others (for example, altissimo C# to altissimo D#) you need your second finger to cover the tone hole. Always using your third finger for the chromatic/sliver/banana key will help eliminate any awkward passages in the future. Happy practicing!
@@virtualclarinetacademy dear sister now I'm playing Clarinet up to a reasonable level,,,but still I have a problem of getting the complete vibration tone of read in all the times,,, sometimes it is perfect but sometimes just air leaking sound,,,puff,,,,puff,,,,puff,,,,please help me to overcome this
I have huge difficulty with low E, F, F# and when to start with the left hand and when to start with the right hand. Same with B & C below treble staff. It's doing my head in because watching a mirror image of someone else or in a mirror doesn't help me figure out which keys I'm actually meant to use. Fingering charts can also be confusing. Anyone? 😦
I've only been learning the clarinet for three years and have just been advised on the importance of the chromatic scale. my problem is smoothing the Bb to B# and on upwards, is there a trick to this.
Hi! I'm assuming you're talking about crossing "the break"? In this case, you might try leaving your right hand down to achieve that smoother connection you're seeking. Hope this helps!
@@virtualclarinetacademy Thank you very much. It's one of the more difficult practices when learning this instrument. I'll put it into practice straight away. It's really bugging me.
@@virtualclarinetacademy Once again, thank you. As a more senior new player, every tip I get makes a huge difference to my playing pleasure. Your actual demonstration's are far better than just words.
You're the prettiest and most alive Clarinet teacher I've seen..your dedication and enthusiasm are infectious. I've learned more form you in 11 minutes than in years about sane, logical fingerings. All 5 tips very welcomed. Your tone is superb. Nice Clari....
The “flip” Bb / B was such a simple solution. And some of the other fingerings. Practicing in 5 note sections is a nice idea. It makes it easier to want to practice. I am in a funk lately and my teacher said to work on simple exercises to practice each day. This little class will do the trick! Thanks . Subscribed.
Great tips! I never thought about breaking up the chromatic scale into pieces. I will try it. Thanks!
I have chair tryouts tomorrow and I have to know it, I already know the fingerings, but I needed help with not being fast enough, this really helped thank you!
So glad this helped you! Best of luck on your audition.
Great tips, Rucha! Especially No. 4.
#4 helped a lot! I didn’t know these alternative fingerings.
This is so good, thank you so much.
You are an amazing teacher
Thanks! For the tips
Thanks, that's useful. I was curious to know what you would recommend for the Bb/Eb options that can substitute the RH side-key 1 for the LH sliver key (ring-key) but perhaps that would be for another video. I remember I had to change the fingerings I used for chromatic scales when I changed teacher. It was really hard because my chromatic scales were already fast and automatic. I had to slowly reteach my fingers right from the beginning. In the end I came up with a combination of fingerings that works for me. I use the LH sliver key, that I mentioned, and also I use the normal F# fingering (no side-key) when I'm coming down. In the end I think there are many different combinations that can be used and it seems that every clarinetist I meet has a different set of fingerings for the chromatic scale. The ones you've given here seem to be the most practical and most effective for most cases though.
Excellent reaching..
Great tips! Looking forward to using the chromatic fingerings to increase the speed and quality of my chromatic scale.
Thank you for the lesson.
Your fan from morroco... Bravo
Thank for your tip~ Really like your video
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Excellent mentoring. You actually demonstrate as opposed to just talking about it as some others do. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad it helped.
Beautiful sound !! 🖤
Honestly, great video and useful tips! Thank you!
Good job! I like your 5 tips, especially going slow and only playing 5 notes at a time.
Thank You Master!
useful for me
NICE WORK! GREAT POINTS! :)
thanks for watching!
wow....did NOT know you could play F# with the side 3 and 4 keys!!! TY!!!
I’ll probably use more of the alternate fingerings the higher I go, though I do use some now, but I just have to get my recordings turned in fast and I’ll do that at a later time. I procrastinated and now I have to get it good enough to turn in by the end of today. I’m only a freshman in the symphonic band so it doesn’t have to be perfect
im going to try and use these tips in my future practices, also about the alternate fingerings for low B flat, why do you use your third finger instead of your middle finger, Ive know about the alternate fingerings but havent mastered them yet, and using the third finger felt unnatural. Also the other tips all sound really helpful.
Thanks for your question! Using the third finger is standard practice for using this key. In some passages, you can get away with using your second finger, but in others (for example, altissimo C# to altissimo D#) you need your second finger to cover the tone hole. Always using your third finger for the chromatic/sliver/banana key will help eliminate any awkward passages in the future. Happy practicing!
Great lesson,,,,, superb explanation,,, million thanks plus appreciations....
So glad this helped you! Happy practicing!
@@virtualclarinetacademy dear sister now I'm playing Clarinet up to a reasonable level,,,but still I have a problem of getting the complete vibration tone of read in all the times,,, sometimes it is perfect but sometimes just air leaking sound,,,puff,,,,puff,,,,puff,,,,please help me to overcome this
When demonstrating the low chromatic, please let the fingers be seen in the camera for all to see. Thanks for your series!
I have huge difficulty with low E, F, F# and when to start with the left hand and when to start with the right hand. Same with B & C below treble staff.
It's doing my head in because watching a mirror image of someone else or in a mirror doesn't help me figure out which keys I'm actually meant to use.
Fingering charts can also be confusing.
Anyone? 😦
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I've only been learning the clarinet for three years and have just been advised on the importance of the chromatic scale. my problem is smoothing the Bb to B# and on upwards, is there a trick to this.
Hi! I'm assuming you're talking about crossing "the break"? In this case, you might try leaving your right hand down to achieve that smoother connection you're seeking. Hope this helps!
@@virtualclarinetacademy Thank you very much. It's one of the more difficult practices when learning this instrument. I'll put it into practice straight away. It's really bugging me.
@@stanleywhetstone8483 YES. Keep the air moving and body relaxed. Practice will get you there!
@@virtualclarinetacademy Once again, thank you. As a more senior new player, every tip I get makes a huge difference to my playing pleasure. Your actual demonstration's are far better than just words.
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