Klarinet Archive - Posting 000558.txt from 1998/01

From: J & K Morgan <morgan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: The aging clarinetist
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 14:20:55 -0500

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pim2 wrote:

> I am one of these - I have started to learn the clarinet aged 43 - never
> having learned any music at all - but love singing and sing in a choir (not
> a very good one). I have an aptitude but after 3 months I am about grade 4
> (not very good on scales tho'). I feel I am not doing very well - I still
> squeak (my middle register B particularly for some reason).

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Several things you could try - play lots of scales - slowly
Make sure you warm up properly.
Have your instrument checked for leaking pads - this is a big one especially if
your clarinet has sat around for a while.
Get a few lessons from a good teacher - I am taking lessons for the first time
in my life and what a difference it makes.( age 45+)
Be patient with yourself - it takes a while to the level up and then you seem
to advance like crazy- similar to the training effect that athletes encounter.

Good luck and hang in there.

John Morgan - bass clarinet student/player

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