Klarinet Archive - Posting 000706.txt from 2000/11

From: stewart kiritz <kiritz@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Beginner
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 16:35:19 -0500

From: Stewart Kiritz

I would recommend getting a couple of good instruction books, if you can
afford them. Howard Klug's "The Clarinet Doctor" and Keith Stein's book
are good, and there are several others. Maybe there are some other more
advanced players in your area who could listen to you from time to time and
make suggestions.

Good luck,

Stewart Kiritz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Yusuf Carr-Rickwood" <Yusuf4@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Beginner

I mentioned a short while ago that I have recently taken up the clarinet. I
mentioned also that I could not afford to get formal tutoring. At the school
where I work as site manager a tutor comes in to give lessons to some
children. I spoke to her about my problem. As I have my clarinet with me at
the school, she asked me to play something for her. She said it was quite
nice but I really should have help from a tutor.
She, very kindly, has written down detailed instructions as to how I should
practice from now on. Starting with long note practice through tonguing,
scales ,arpeggios, and study pieces. She said I should do this 5 days a week
and could have a rest Sat& Sun. If I took this seriously, stopped playing
'tunes' and got rid of that horrible wobble I call vibrato, then she would
be prepared to listen to me occasionally and correct any mistakes. I think I
have been very fortunate to find this person. Has anyone anything to add
that might be of help to me or any comments on this subject. I love the
clarinet and really want to play it well.
Yusuf

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