Klarinet Archive - Posting 001347.txt from 2000/10

From: "Tony Wakefield" <tony-wakefield@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Slur across the break
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 05:55:10 -0500

1) Practising A to B would be a better logical first step I would say. But
you possibly have your reasons Bill.
Think of the B as low E. And think of the C as low F. That`s the first
step - thinking thru` this. Then continue your preliminary exercises -
slurring up from low E to B, and from low F to C. Think of correct, firm
placing of fingers. I have a 3 rule message for English kids just starting
the upper notes for the first time. Altho` I know you`re past THAT stage,
the smooth slurring takes a little longer to execute. OK so far, I`m sure
you are. Anyway, those 3 rules for B and C are quite basic and preparatory.
a) Fingers down firmly. b) breath lots of warm air thru`. c) Very slightly
relax the pressure with bottom lip. You won`t be conscious of any of these 3
rules as you progress into more experienced practise, but it helps the
beginner.
2) Practise the scale of C major 1 octave VERY slowly. Mini long notes, so
can think how to place your fingers. As you move to G, your NEXT move will
be to A placing ALL your RH fingers down on the C (low F) to prepare well in
advance for the forthcoming note. For B, you can even put LH pinky on B (low
E). This leaves your left hand ready for the move to B or C with the
remaining minimum amount of fingers left on your left hand. Are you still
with me? This left hand with 1st finger on the A key, with it`s pinky on B
will feel slightly uncomfortable and distorted. YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO
THIS.
3) The third way, as Clinton & Blair would have it - Instead of slurring A
to C, (B) slur from C to A always thinking of careful and closely placing
fingers. The correct ROLL of the 1st finger is paramount also in efficient
finger movement. (Don`t be tempted to move it way up the key too far in your
attempt to be "efficient"). Think of 2) in reverse order. When 1st finger
rolls down to A, LEAVE DOWN ALL RH FINGERS (AND LEFT PINKY FOR B ALSO).
Think of the 3 rules always.
4) continue slurring C to A. Stop and think. C to A. Stop and think. C to A,
C to A, C to A repeat 100 times.
Then try slurring CACACACACA. and what do you have - but A to C. GENIUS.
ACACAC. Repeat 100 times.
God what a boring post!
Best,
Tony W.

----- Original Message -----
From: William Wright <Bilwright@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Slur across the break

> What advice can anyone give me for playing a truly 'seamless' slur
> while crossing the break from A to C? (both notes on the staff)

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