Klarinet Archive - Posting 000178.txt from 1995/05

From: niethamer@-----.BITNET
Subj: Re: The Clarinet For a Late Starter
Date: Thu, 4 May 1995 22:58:53 -0400

On Thu, 4 May 1995, Richard Swan wrote:

> Do you have any thoughts on how to most effectively 'woodshed' on clarinet?
> I'm at the point of wanting a teacher, but I'm embarrased for what I've
> forgoten.

My favorites are long tones (a daily diet, to the dismay of my orchestra
colleagues) and scales, specifically from Hamelin "Gammes et Exercises"
(Leduc). Hamelin scales are at relatively moderate tempi, and develop
control more than blinding speed.

May I point out that a good teacher would help you to organize your work
more productively, and help support you as you "remember" your old
triumphs on the clarinet. A good teacher would never embarass you for
forgetting. I'd go for it as soon as possible.

David niethamer