Klarinet Archive - Posting 000899.txt from 1999/03

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] THROAT TENSION- Attn: Walter Grabner
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:42:27 -0500

In a message dated 3/15/99 9:22:22 PM Central Standard Time,
clarierin@-----.com writes:

<< It tends to occur after playing long tones for longer amounts
of time- I'm probably just overdoing it sometimes (I'm completely
obsessed with long tones), but some days it is tense only after playing
for just a few minutes. It usually feels tired and achy after I play. >>

Hon, you're trying too hard. Relax, have fun. Music is fun. Clarinet (and
music) is great, but not ALL of life. You'll have plenty of time to develop
that deep rich tone. I'm 50 and I'm still working on it.

You cannot force good tone. You cannot force correct breathing.

Relax. Play. Enjoy.

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