Klarinet Archive - Posting 000658.txt from 1997/06

From: Jan Wilmaers <jwilmaers@-----.be>
Subj: Re: vibrato
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 12:40:04 -0400

Try start on long notes. Begin with no vibrato and slowly introduce
vibrato.
Increase the variation in pitch and descrease again on the same long
note.
You can also try to variate the frequency of the vibration to get more
control about your vibrato.
I use three kind of vibratos:
-variation of the lip tention
-troat vibration
-movement of the tongue
In the higher notes I use my troat, in the lower notes more my lips. I
barely use my tongue.
It is very difficult to let a vibrato sound 'natural'.
Practice and practice till the moment you don't even think about
vibrato, you just do it when you need it.

Jan Wilmaers
jwilmaers@-----.be

Kelly Griffin wrote:
>
> Hello! A couple weeks ago there was a discussion about the
> appropriateness of vibrato in the Copland and Poulenc. I am working
> on
> the Copland and I would like to add a little vibrato to intensify
> certain
> notes/passages. I am looking for any suggestions on how to practice
> and
> develop a good sounding vibrato. I have a tendency to sound nervous
> or
> out-of-breath when I try.
>
> I love the Benny Goodman recording of the Copland. He has such a
> NATURAL vibrato.
>
> Thanks for any opinions, help, or insight!
>
> Kelly

   
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