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The '''Albert''' system was the system of [[clarinet]] [[keywork]] developed by [[Albert (clarinet maker)|Albert]]. It is still on clarinets used for [[Albania|Albanian]] [[folk music]] (as well as other [[eastern European]] countries. The reasons for this is that faster playing is possible with the system as a result of the [[scales]] played in such music. The system is also used among [[jazz]] groups, particularly in [[New Orleans]], [[USA]].
The '''Albert''' system refers to a system of [[clarinet]] fingering developed by [[Albert (clarinet maker)|Albert]]. The Albert system is still used by clarinetists who perform [[Albania|Albanian]] [[folk music]], [[Klezmer]], and [[Dixieland]] styles. These musicians prefer the Albert system due to the ease of slurring notes provided by unkeyed [[tone hole]]s.


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Revision as of 06:26, 4 February 2006

The Albert system refers to a system of clarinet fingering developed by Albert. The Albert system is still used by clarinetists who perform Albanian folk music, Klezmer, and Dixieland styles. These musicians prefer the Albert system due to the ease of slurring notes provided by unkeyed tone holes.