Klarinet Archive - Posting 000127.txt from 1995/07

From: "R. Gerry Long. Clarinetist, studied at Eastman,
Subj: NEW TEACHING MATERIALS
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 01:41:04 -0400

FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

I have developed a new method book and sequencing program called RHYTHM-IT'S
EASY. The book presents rhythm methodically, and it comes with it's own
very simple MIDI sequencing program, turning your computer into a duet
partner and teacher.

139 duets-to be played at any tempo, and in a variety of keys. You play
soprano sax, Bb clarinet, trumpet, or tenor sax? Call up the Bb playback
key; the same for French horns and English horns in F or saxophones in Eb.
Of course it works in the key of C for keyboard, recorder, guitar, flute,
oboe, harp, etc. I have received letters from adult violinists, guitarists,
recordists, sax players, et. al., expressing how much the book and program
has assisted them in improving their rhythm.

The 139 duets are usable for treble clef orchestral instruments, or guitar,
recorder, or keyboards. The sequencing program is as easy to operate as a
cassette player. Either voice can be easily muted. It can be used to
improve your technical, rhythmic and sight-reading skills, to improve
ensemble awareness by learning to concentrate on the other (contrapuntal)
voice or-when playing back at a very slow tempo-as an intonation trainer.

Jon Chappell, writing in Guitar Shop, states: "I recommend this package to
all players-regardless of level-and especially to teachers."

Dr. Bruce Benward, Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin, writes:
"Your program is ingenious; congratulations!"

James Decker, Horn Prof at U. of So. Calif, 50 years and over a thousand
movies of experience in the Hollywood studios wrote and stated: "This book
and software should be in every studio where music is taught."

Bill Birkett, middle and high school instrumental director in Geneva, NY
writes: "The program 'works' so well, I have little problem turhing it over
to middle and H.S. students to work on their own.....the program has been
great for use as sight-reading music for solo and ensemble festival
students."

The package consists of a 310 page method book and the program disk.
Current version is for the Mac, but the publisher will provide MIDI files
for the 139 duets, if you are using an IBM compatible sequencing program.
You can also use the 139 midi files with an IBM sequencing program and
Soundblaster.

And where else can you find a duet partner who is technically flawless at any
tempo, AND DOES NOT ARGUE?

Call or write LLongs of Newport, 369 San Miguel, #320, Newport Beach, Ca.
92660, ( 714) 640-5664. Request literature through e-mail .....
GeRhyEZ