Klarinet Archive - Posting 000039.txt from 1996/12

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: burnout & recovery
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 14:52:28 -0500

>For some time I'd experienced a clarinet burnout (the sort of thing which is
>not an option for professional players). I always had a sound in my mind
>which was my personal ideal and toward which I aimed. But this sound or "
>tone" I cherished didn't have enough flexibility to it. Recently, I cut back
>on the strength of my reed and have discovered an entirely new (for me)
>range of color and expression. I have to be more careful, but my God how
>much more *expressive* and varied my playing is. ----Bill.

Bill,
I think there was a rather lengthy discussion about playing
flexibility and reed strength...much by Jonathan Cohler. It was an
interesting discourse with views on either side of the fence. I find myself
agreeing with Jonathan much of the time...this MUST mean he's right!

Steve

P.S. Glad to hear you're recovered!

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu

   
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