Klarinet Archive - Posting 001051.txt from 1999/07

From: Note Staff Unlimited <notestaff@-----.de>
Subj: Re: [kl] Breathing techniques
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 02:17:06 -0400

Patricia Smith schrieb:

> This is definitely an important topic, especially for those of us teaching
> young clarinetists. I would like to see more on how those of you who teach
> at ALL levels help your students visualize and utilize correct breathing
> techniques. I find getting the really young ones to stop excess upper body
> movement is almost a losing battle.
> I teach the "push out" breathing, and I emphasize three dimensional
> abdominal+ muscle support, but it is obvious that, although it works, it is
> difficult to present it logically. I really dislike having to tell my
> students, "Well, I'm not sure just exactly how this works; just do it..."
> For me, this sort of thing is not good teaching (they get that kind of
> teaching everywhere else, many a time). Also, I refuse to let students sound
> bad. It just isn't necessary. Lastly, I feel, especially for young
> players, it is important to keep it as close to plain English as possible,
> so they won't tune me out.
> Suggestions? Your practice? What you have done with different students?
> Mr. Sanchez brought up what I believe to be a pivotal subject for performers
> and teachers of clarinet.
>
> Patty Smith
>
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>

For a wonderful account of how to do it, read "All that stuff about the
diaphragm" by Tony Pay 18.04.1999 @-----.

David
David Glenn
notestaff@-----.de

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