Klarinet Archive - Posting 000390.txt from 1994/12

From: David Long <ST6JD@-----.EDU>
Subj: getting started
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 1994 16:19:45 -0500

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To Bruce Hudson,

I'm just getting the chance to read through some interesting discussions
on the Klarinet list. I'd like to take the opportunity to respond
to a few of your queries. The endurance that professional players
have (meaning symphony players, teachers, and anyone who plays the
clarinet in a performance venue for a living) is much like an athelete's
endurance level.

When my former teacher prepared to play the Copland Concerto (Dr. David
Wright with the Evansville, Indiana Philharmonic) endurance was one of
biggest obstacles. The best thing to do in this situation is to build
up to whatever level that is required. That event might be an audition,
in which case the time of day you are at your peak should be of the
highest consideration. The event might be a concert, in which the time
of day is much later.

Though in normal, everyday routines the practice habits are really left
to the individual. I have known players that are "morining people."
I have always felt it best to do some playing in the morning, though with
school and schedules and work, that is not always possible.

The length of practice time seems to me not to be as big a factor as
the time that you use to let your embouchure rest. It's duirng that
time that I read mail, make phone calls, or study. My mind can last
longer than the my physical embouchure.

In your own case, try to build up to the level that you want. What
are ambitions for repertoire? Where would you like to be? That
should help guide you in how aggressive you work in practice. If you
want to play a difficult concerto or great length you might want
to tailor a practice habit to help that along. Though if you want
to accomplish a Brahms sonata or something like that, you would
be more inclined to not have to work as aggressively. You can and should
still work as hard, but with your paticular goal in mind.

Happy Holidays!

David L. Long
University of Houston
Email: st6jd@-----.edu
CIS: 72633,3040
Fax: (713) 996-9432