Scherzo

Clarinet List Ranking

Dittersdorf

TEXAS ONLY

Cross Break?

Yes

Range:

Highest note: C6

Key:

None, 1 Flat

Meter:

Simple meter

Rhythms:

Intermediate

Ornamentation:

Multiple grace notes and trills

Musicality Requirements:

Cresc and decresc throughout. Meno mosso section has many staccato notes. Many accents. Tongue placement should be high when using trill key for trill from C6 to D6. Tempo markings include Allegro, Meno mosso, and Tempo I.

Special Considerations:

Trills can be very difficult. Some require alternative trill keys (Bb4 to C5 and C6 to D6). Distinguishing between triplets and eighth notes in the same measure can be difficult. 2 pages

State Lists:

AR (3), FL (3), HI (3-4), IL-GS (B), MO (C), OH (B), PA (3), TX (2), VA (3)