Emmanuelle Somer solo bass clarinet improvised

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Uploaded by on Sep 13, 2007

Improvised bass clarinet solo with singing as intro to a traditional Bulgarian song - Emmanuelle Somer, bass clarinet; Jarrod Cagwin, Frame Drums.
Info www.emmanuellesomer.com
Concert Neumünster Luxembourg 22/9/07

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  • How do you do that at 2:00?

  • looking for overtones, like you would practice on the mouthpiece only, playing with the throat and vocal strings. Imagining the notes I want to get out and making them resonate with the back of my mouth, like a singer would do. Eventually playing with the keys for getting a scale.

  • What type of bass is that? It's too large for a regular bass clarinet and the neck is off for a contra.

  • It's a Buffet Crampon going to low C. Professional model. Nothing special about it. Also I'm not that tall... :-D

  • Just hum any melody while playing; you'll hear what comes out and start working on it... Trying to project as much as possible through the embouchure, without tightening it... thinking about intervals and harmonics.

  • this is crazy stuff, I am trying to understand how singing into my bass clarinet works, cuz I can't do it....any tips?

    your amazing!

  • Just try it, you'll make it some time... no school for that! It's a bit like circular breathing: being able to open the throat (vocal strings) while keeping the mouthpiece round (without tightening it). Enjoy :-D

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  • awesome man, you're a trully musician.

  • Thanks. I think I understand. That produces a really nice effect, so I really want to learn to do it.

  • low c man, i cant wait til i can play one of those! mine only goes to Eb :(

  • how would even begin to learn how to do that. I'm trying it right now on my bass clarinet. hope there's people out there willing to explain this.

  • i like this, some good improvisation... good to my ears

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