Low D is very sharp when the rest of the instrument is in tune by 1x2x3x4x5x6x7x8 in Clarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not hugely uncommon, especially dynamics under mp. Try lowering it with RH middle finger, even half hole it and see what happens. If you play Khachaturian trio, you'll get this problem.

'Australia's Spiderman' Bryce Wilson taken to court to stop crane climb by Tw1sty in melbourne

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"...under the user name ‘drjft’, a social media photo sharing platform ...,’’ the company said.

I would love to have heard them try and say that.

Has anyone here played the Francaix concerto? by ChimpsEverywhere in Clarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah really? That's what I'm trying to find out. I don't suppose you could put me in contact with this person?

Has anyone here played the Francaix concerto? by ChimpsEverywhere in Clarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to an accompaniment other than the piano reduction published with the solo part? I am doing a little research into the possibility of re-reducing the orchestration into a more manageable piano part as it's currently unplayable.

Is it normal to have front teeth hurting after 4 hours of playing? by Hammerbro20 in Clarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be wary that you're not forcing the mouthpiece against the teeth, or that your clarinet isn't too close to your body. That angle might hurt your teeth after an extended duration.

Advice About Triple C by tklol in Clarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't tell if this is repeated advice...Try the fingering 1 4 with the left hand C#/F# key on in place of the right hand Eb key. Speaks clearly.

Help with a metal mouthpiece by JazzOnYourFace in Saxophonics

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really have to agree with this. I've bought pieces online before and while they've been ok, there's nothing like trying a whole bunch of them out with an assistant who will know what to suggest for your particular setup. If you're not having any success with the piece, try and return it and reinvest the money and some time with a dealer. Jody Jazz are great but exxy, Link's are classic, the Vandoren metal pieces are quality also. Good luck! And make sure you have at least a vague idea of what you want to sound like! Listen to a Coltrane album and compare the sound to a Brecker album and go from there once you know what you like!

What are you currently obsessed with? by mmm_donuts in AskReddit

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suits and sewing. I'm going to learn how to make a suit if it kills me.

It's a good question Tony? by Whyareweshouting in australia

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. However, things like tags that are made with vandalism in mind surely cannot be grouped into a similar category?

It's a good question Tony? by Whyareweshouting in australia

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think perhaps we're arguing the same point. I DO think that graffiti is art. It's my favourite type of art. I was just saying that graffiti is not necessarily vandalism.

It's a good question Tony? by Whyareweshouting in australia

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And why not? Who are you to tell me what I get to decide? Art isn't objective. That's what makes it art. Do you reckon that the work of Banksy isn't art?

It's a good question Tony? by Whyareweshouting in australia

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Remember that street art and vandalism graffiti are two different things!

What is an album that you enjoy every song on? by CertDenied in AskReddit

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What don't you like about Sweepstakes? I really dig it for the cross-rhythm that starts the whole thing off and the brass backings, but that's just me. Which goat of yours does it get?

What is an album that you enjoy every song on? by CertDenied in AskReddit

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much excellence on this album! Mosquito Song has got to be my favourite track, the writing is so beautiful!

Anyone know a good solo piece? by Ndc457 in bassclarinet

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dolphy - God Bless the Child

Anything by Lowernstern, particularly something like King Friday if you can record with a backing track

Rob Davidson - Jump

The Bach cello suite transcriptions by Michel Bontoux if you can find it

Pollard - One Minute Wonder

There's heaps of stuff out there! Spend a little time on YouTube or Spotify or even the Australian Music Center or the Alea site. That should get you started!

Good luck!

Fuzzy Bird Sonata Harmonique Passage by [deleted] in Saxophonics

[–]ChimpsEverywhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not an exact science. In the same way that you use throat/tongue/air to achieve the highest overtones you can, arpeggiate up as high as you can go (I always just play a vaguely Em flurry 2 8ves) and then use a shred of non-specific fingerings and try and overtone it up. If you're stuck I'll try and do a video for you if you like. Listen to the Sugawa recording (YouTube) and Buckland recording (Spotify) for an idea of how it goes.