Klarinet Archive - Posting 000511.txt from 1997/05

From: SDM@-----. Morrow)
Subj: Re: Fingers close to the keys
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 09:19:27 -0400

>I have started playing again after a long absence.I am having difficulty
>keeping my fingers close to the keys. Anyone have suggestions for
>practice exercises to help me?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Donna

Crazy glue!
Seriously, I think that as long as you're aware of it, you can just
work on it (I have the same problem)! Just don't agonise over it during a
performance - it'll probably trip you up and do more harm than good!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410) 955-3631

SDM@-----.edu