Klarinet Archive - Posting 000694.txt from 1999/03

From: "Ed Wojtowicz" <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fingers eveness! How??
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 02:51:53 -0500

For even fingers I would recommend the 68 mechanism studies in the Klose
that are on page 16. These are short mechanical studies about 2 measures
each which cover a variety of ranges and challenges. There is another set
later in the book as well.

Set your metronome at 60. Repeat each exercise a number of times. Then
repeat in cut time. Think and feel the subdivisions. Make sure your fingers
are absolutely in time and even. (A metronome that subdivides will provide
extra help here.) Make sure the down and up stroke is precise. Don't take
your fingers off of the keys any more than is needed. Use a mirror to watch
for any excess motion. Do not slam your fingers down. Think of squeezing for
fingers. This will avoid getting an accent.

Do this diligently and it should show improvement.

Ed
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>From: Soo Khoon Goh <gohsookh@-----.edu>
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: [kl] Fingers eveness! How??
>Date: Thu, Mar 11, 1999, 1:00 AM
>

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been really frustrated lately with my practices because my
> fingers seemed to have a mind of their own. I know it is all my fault, but
> I was wondering if there are any exercises I could practice to get
> my fingers to be even on scales in running passages? Another thing is, I
> am VERY tense when I play. I am so tense that sometimes, my muscles
> (biceps) hurts when I'm done practicing for an hour or so. Is there any
> suggestions as to how to relax myself? I know the relaxation and the
> uneven fingers are directly correlated. So if anyone with experience could
> suggests something I can do, I would really appreciate it.
>
> TIA! :)
>
>
>
> Soo

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