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This is a supplement post to the already existing posts on dyad multiphonics for Bb and bass clarinets. Checking those posts out first will give you plenty of background information, and some tips for writing (and playing) these effects.
As always I am notating in written pitches here.
| # | Pitches/Fingering | Audio | Notes |
| 01 |  |
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| 02 |  |
Need to drop my jaw to play this one – makes it especially airy | |
| 03 |  |
Very fragile – possibly works better with bell slightly covered (with leg) | |
| 04 |  |
Need to drop my jaw to play this one – makes it especially airy | |
| 05 |  |
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| 06 |  |
very stable | |
| 07 |  |
stable | |
| 08 |  |
Need to drop my jaw to play this one – makes it especially airy | |
| 09 |  |
stable | |
| 10 |  |
stable | |
| 11 |  |
less stable than 9 | |
| 12 |  |
Need to drop my jaw to play this one – makes it especially airy | |
| 13 |  |
Difficult and requires a louder dynamic | |
| 14 |  |
Difficult and requires a louder dynamic |
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