Klarinet Archive - Posting 000842.txt from 1999/03

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] THROAT TENSION
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:29:06 -0500

Erin, What are the symptoms that cause you to think your throat is too tense?

Does it ache after playing? Do you have a pinched, choked-off sound?

We need a little more detail here.

Best suggestion I can make here is to just relax and try not to FORCE. Use a
lot of air, but do not STRAIN. Playing the clarinet should feel free...not
forced or constrained. If you want to feel that way, play oboe (chuckles).

Another suggestion; when to start to feel tired, stop and rest awhile.
Fighting fatigued muscles causes strain.

Have fun and relax!

Walter Grabner (who feels strained when he plays bass clarinet for 4 or 5
hours, like he did today.)

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