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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000048.txt from 2005/09
From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Re: Student Hand Position
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:36:36 -0400
Making sure the oboe seals easily would be a step in the right direction. If
one has to squeeze so hard that the joints collapse, possibly some fresh
pads(corks) are in order.
Herb
On 9/25/05 4:16 PM, "PhilFrei@-----.com> wrote:
> I can't speak to particular problems of double-jointedness. The advice given
> on strengthening the fingers/joints seems very, very pertinent.
>
> But changing old, established habits is a difficult chore just on it's own.
> One thing that is important is commitment. Does your student truly "get it,"
> that this change can lead to big improvements to her playing? Maybe a little
> more get her to "buy in" would be helpful. One needs a lot of motivation to
> change an established habit.
>
> Another aspect is not to make a big deal about dropping out of the new
> position. Just note one strayed and go back to the task at hand. Keep the
> initial
> tasks simple so the mind isn't distracted from the new habit that one is
> establishing. Perhaps the initial drills need to be even simpler.
>
> Another thought -- how much pressure is being used to close the keys? Fingers
> really should be quite light, but beginners tend to really clutch the oboe.
> Working on lightening the fingers may help bring the stress on the joints down
> and lessen the likelihood of their collapsing.
>
> When working on lightening finger pressure, I like to do exercises that
> combine a simple task with a large dynamic change. For example: B-A-G-A (left
> hand), repeating with the dynamic changing from pp to ff and back during the
> course
> of the repetitions. For the right hand: F#-E-D-E. (1st loop p to mp, 2nd mf
> to f, 3rd f to mf, 4th mp to p).
>
> The volume change is important, as there is a tendency to clutch more on ff
> than pp, and this exercise, if done right, helps disengage that intuitive,
> automatic habit.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Phil Freihofner
>
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