Klarinet Archive - Posting 001400.txt from 1997/10

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Baermann warmup
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 05:37:52 -0500

OK David - I'm taking the "no long tone" challenge! I have a couple of
questions about the way you use Baermann.

Do you have, and will you share your daily Baermann routine? (metronome
speeds, etc)

Which edition do you use, and do you have a preference? I use Hite,
mostly because all the exercises for one key are together. I realize he's
added some stuff, but haven't checked too carefully to see if other stuff
is different.

Do you do harmonic minor, melodic minor, or both?

As a long time long tone user, I'm going to try Baermann instead, just to
see what happens. I actually much prefer Hamelin, and have a whole
routine for that which I've been using. Improper Baermann practice seems
to make my hands tight, so I've not used it much since graduate school
days.

Any insights greatly appreciated.

the "other" David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/