Klarinet Archive - Posting 000437.txt from 2000/02

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] Rhythm training, was: daily playing
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 22:02:34 -0500

On Thu, 10 Feb 2000 01:57:46 +0100, rstein@-----.nl said:

> One point in your comment I missed however, IMHO the most important
> thing of playing clarinet, or, as to me, any instrument: relaxation.
> Sometimes, especially in difficult passages, I notice, that my
> students not only are lifting their fingers unduly high (but see your
> notes), but also stretch them out as far as possible. And then
> afterwards press them down as if they had to go through the instrument
> with their fingers.

The thing is that, as in the case of 'support', we usually do want the
simultaneous flexing of both of two sets of opposing muscles -- but not
too much! Thinking 'slow' fingers may lead to more relaxed fingers,
which is an advantage when trying to combat the difficulty you mention.

On the other hand, it's worth saying that the sort of relaxation in
playing that we want does include some degree of flexion in opposition.
"Relaxed attentiveness" in all systems, perhaps captures it.

Thanks, Rien. (Note the correct spelling :-)

Antony (Note the correct spelling :-)
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