Klarinet Archive - Posting 000567.txt from 2000/02

From: klar-ANN-ette H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rhythm training, was: daily playing
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:40:59 -0500

On Sat, 12 Feb 2000 11:32:59 -0500 alevin@-----. Levin)
writes:
>To all who have been following this string:
>
> It took me a very long time to learn relaxation. I'm certain
that my
>teachers told me to relax; but it never quite got through to my brain.
All
>through college and grad school my playing was on a plateau. Once in a
>blue moon I could play up to my own expectations; but not often. I was
an
>adult (actually 33) before I was able to integrate relaxation, good
>breathing and a proper embouchure and use the technique I already had.
My
>playing improved dramatically - almost overnight. I've always regretted
>the wasted time. It altered my career choice. While I'm happy with my
>career, now, I don't wish to see more young players miss out on the
option
>of a performance career - or ever miss the satisfaction of playing as
well
>as they can.
>
> Allen
Allen,

The more you describe, the more i see that we are talking about similar
end results.

>My playing improved dramatically - almost overnight.<

i have experienced this, on the clarinet.
and as a viola beginner, i could make listenable sound quality almost
immediately. without the help of needing to breath specifically from the
diaphram.

>>or ever miss the satisfaction of playing as well as they can.

YES.
I often play close to what i imagine. and when i do not, usually have a
good idea of what aspect IS the barrier, and how to improve-- mind, body,
preparation.

good discussion

annhall

you wanna talk 'bout tension?
not only did my R thumb attached muscles hurt, my top teeth would feel
loose after a couple of hours.

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