Klarinet Archive - Posting 000627.txt from 1997/02

From: Denise Gulliver-Lewis <pmflewis@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Effortless playing
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 13:35:08 -0500

Ed Browning wrote:

I have on occasions heard players who seem to have developed a quality I
would describe as effortless - or fluid . This quality prevails
throughout
the dynamic levels and articulations. It isn't just the 'Dolce' phrase
where it would be noticeble.

I'm interested to know if any of our contributors have given this study
and
could articulate where one focuses to achieve this?

One word, Ed. AIR.

Denise Gulliver-Lewis
Principal Clarinet
Elkhart Symphony