Title: New directions for clarinet /
Authors: Rehfeldt, Phillip, 1939-
Publisher: University of California Press,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Clarinet
Abstract: Phillip Rehfeldt has assembled here techniques of dealing with clarinet performances as they have evolved since 1950. He catalogs contemporary practices that differ from those formerly standardized, provides perspective on performance capabilities and limitations, and includes suggestions for performance based on his own experience. The new edition has been completely rewritten, corrected where necessary, and updated. Rehfeldt has added the complete list of William O. Smith's clarinet compositions and recordings to the previous listing of his early multiphonic fingerings. The new edition also includes an appendix containing Eric Mandat's quarter-tone fingerings; a second, extensive music bibliography, the "International Update"; and an updated and annotated bibliography of music literature [Publisher description]
Contents: Fundamentals. Tuning and Intonation ; Range ; Finger Dexterity ; Articulation ; Dynamics -- Monophonic Fingerings. Microtonal Pitch Modifications ; Color Fingerings ; Eighth Tone and Color Fingering Suggestions ; Fingering Charts : Sopranos in B-flat and A (and E-flat Sopranino), Bass Clarinet -- Multiple Sonorities. Principles of Production ; Multiphonic Types ; Multiphonic Possibilities (Fingering Charts) : B-flat Soprano (E-flat Sopranino and A Soprano), Bass Clarinet Multiphonics ; Multiphonic Sequences ' Multiphonic Trills and Tremolos ; Multiphonic Key Vibratos -- Catalog of Additional Effects. Glissando and Portamento ; Pitch Bends. Measured Vibrato ; Smorzato ; Flutter Tongue ; Teeth-On-Reed ; Slap Tongue ; Throat Tremolo ; Vocal Sounds (Hum and Play) ; Breath or Air Sounds ; Mouthpiece Alone ; Mouthpiece on Lower Half of Instrument ; Mutes ; Key Slaps and Rattles ; Hand Pops ; Lip Buzzing ; Air Across Barrel ; Circular Breathing -- Electronic Applications. Microphones ; Preamplifiers ; Mixers ; Amplifiers ; Speakers ; Tape Recorders ; Effects Processing ; Pitch Followers ; Performing with Electronics -- Appendix A : William O. Smith -- Appendix B : Eric Mandat's Quarter Tone Fingerings -- Appendix C : E-Flat Contrabass Addenda -- Appendix D : Altississimo Fingerings -- Appendix E : Difference Tones -- Appendix F : Matrix for Clarinettist / Donald Scavarda -- Appendix G : Music Bibliography I -- Appendix H : Music Bibliography II, International Update -- Appendix I :Bibliography of Music Literature.