Klarinet Archive - Posting 000255.txt from 1997/07

From: "Lorne G. Buick" <lgbuick@-----.net>
Subj: Re: No tutor, need advice!
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:34:13 -0400

Gee, I wish I could say I had no problems with my tone or tonguing! :-)
But anyway, one of my favourite study books (actually two) was the 48
Etudes by Alfred Uhl. A really good mix of interesting rhythms, phrasing,
tonguing, etc. and very musical studies. There's also an article (or
series?) in the Clarinet magazine, pointing out particular difficulties and
things to emphasize in each study. Not quite like having a teacher, but
maybe the next best thing. (I don't have my Clar. mags with me so I can't
look up what issue(s) it was in.)

I wouldn't worry about changing reed strengths unless you're dissatisfied
for some particular reason, such as a weak/flat high register.

> Hello, all....
>
> Due to a lack of time and money this summer I doubt I will be able to
> afford a tutor. I don't have any problems like beginning players
> (tonguing, tone, etc.) so I would like to know what to improve on next.
> I currently study the Klose method, what else should I study? Should I
> move to classical pieces, or maybe learning other types of scales besides
> majors and minors? Perhaps building my embouchure to a stronger reed (I
> play 3.5 Vandoren)? Which, if any at all? As you can see, I have a real
> "player's block." Thanks.
>
> Mel
> hlandry@-----.com

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