Klarinet Archive - Posting 000282.txt from 1997/06

From: rteitelbaum@-----.com (Rob Teitelbaum)
Subj: RE: Rose Etudes
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 03:03:21 -0400

Craig,

Unfortunately, there's no easy way I know of to do the fingerwork for
octave jumps. But one simple trick that helps the brain coordinate with
the fingers, especially in something like Rose Etude 24, is to read only
one line, either the lower notes or the upper notes. After all, you know
what you're jumping to/from, so there shouldn't be a need to actually
see the other set of notes. Other than that, the key concern in octave
jumps over the break is, of course, breath support. As always, a steady
air column, supported from the diaphragm, is essential. I know terms
like "steady air column" seem oversimplified, and please forgive me.
It's been a couple of years since I had physics. But I hope you know
what I mean.

As for the last figure in No. 21, I think I'd basically do it the way you
describe. I like the dying away idea in particular, I'll have to remember
that. The only thing I disagree with is playing beat 3 "very staccato." I
can see playing it a little more staccato than the "legato staccato"
marking might indicate, but "very staccato" seems out of character to
me. Again, though, this is just my opinion, so please take it with a
grain of salt.

Rob Teitelbaum