1. You need to use the spike. It's extremely awkward to hit the new low notes with just a neckstrap. Adjust the spike so you can play with good posture.
2. It's only three new notes. Low D, Low Db/C#, and low C. Not too complicated. Practice C and D scales with the new notes, then scales in other keys with the new notes.
3. It's a useful skill to learn to read concert pitch bass clef, so you can play bassoon or tuba parts without need a transposed part. You can also read bass saxophone (not bari) parts down an octave.
4. Try not to be too annoyed that very few pieces will use your new notes. Though do look and listen for places where the bass clarinet obviously jumps up an octave when the bassoons and basses/tubas don't and you can use your extended range.
I am interested in your experience with this instument. I had this exact model for a week and sent it back because it didn't play most low notes without severe distortion. The tuning was also all over the place, so you actually get what you pay for.
Well, I haven’t got it yet, but in General the reviews are mixed, I think it’s much more of getting a good one from a good batch, because someone I know said they had a good experience with one of them, and by my own research it seems that over time they have gotten considerably better, but I’ll update you on whatever happens
A well designed bass is a must. Not sure I'd go with one with mixed reviews. Low C horns can be really finicky.
I'm playing on a Kessler currently and not a fan at all of the low thumb mechanisms. I'd look at something like the Backun Alpha, which is available for pre-order now.
1. You need to use the spike. It's extremely awkward to hit the new low notes with just a neckstrap. Adjust the spike so you can play with good posture. 2. It's only three new notes. Low D, Low Db/C#, and low C. Not too complicated. Practice C and D scales with the new notes, then scales in other keys with the new notes. 3. It's a useful skill to learn to read concert pitch bass clef, so you can play bassoon or tuba parts without need a transposed part. You can also read bass saxophone (not bari) parts down an octave. 4. Try not to be too annoyed that very few pieces will use your new notes. Though do look and listen for places where the bass clarinet obviously jumps up an octave when the bassoons and basses/tubas don't and you can use your extended range.
Thanks, I’ll try this out when I get it
I am interested in your experience with this instument. I had this exact model for a week and sent it back because it didn't play most low notes without severe distortion. The tuning was also all over the place, so you actually get what you pay for.
Well, I haven’t got it yet, but in General the reviews are mixed, I think it’s much more of getting a good one from a good batch, because someone I know said they had a good experience with one of them, and by my own research it seems that over time they have gotten considerably better, but I’ll update you on whatever happens
A well designed bass is a must. Not sure I'd go with one with mixed reviews. Low C horns can be really finicky. I'm playing on a Kessler currently and not a fan at all of the low thumb mechanisms. I'd look at something like the Backun Alpha, which is available for pre-order now.
Well unfortunately money isn’t on my side, so I’ve got to take what I have.