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Four Moods for Bass Clarinet Duo
I. Dramatic
II. Creepy
III. Fun
IV. Contemplative
by
Sean Osborn
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Commissioned by and dedicated to the bass clarinet duo
Jenny Ziefel and Bev Setzer, Four Moods was composed from
November 2015 - January 2016. The four movements are to
be played continuously, and they utilize the full palette of
bass clarinet sounds, including quarter-tones, multiphonics,
portimenti, flutter tonguing, slap tongue, the enormous dynamic
range, and over four octave range of pitches.
Key
Glissando (notes)
Portamento (slide)
Quarter flat
Quarter sharp
Flutter tongue
Slap tongue
Fingerings are provided for multiphonics and quarter-tones,
but may not work on all bass clarinets.
Consider them a starting point.
tr= Microtonal/Color trill
Short fermata
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I. Dramatic
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II. Creepy
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