Klarinet Archive - Posting 000775.txt from 2000/11

From: Ann H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Article: Breathing/Relaxation
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 13:46:08 -0500

On Thu, 23 Nov 2000 20:55:53 -0500 "Karl Krelove" <kkrelove@-----.net>
writes:

snip
> But I don't think the entire source of tension for me is my
> breathing technique - it's elsewhere, somewhere above my respiratory
> apparatus, and I need to use other techniques to combat it. This is
not to
> argue against Neil's description of well-controlled breathing or his
> exposition of its importance to good playing. Just the suggestion
that,
> while tension is certainly the main problem for most of us, breathing
> technique may not be the entire solution for everyone.

Words can help here. "Tension" and "relaxation" set up a dichotomy.
"Flexible motion" allows for movement and power and energy when wanted.
The reaction of the muscles is not slowed by stiffness and tension.

The key points for the release of un-necessary tension are shoulders and
thumbs.
Frequently check these joints for flexible movement.

Use imagination to experience soft curved motions. Mime
*unrealistically* to conteract the tendency to gain tension. use soft,
light, dancing, stroking motion. curve and stroke the fingers.

More later--i too am working on an article...

annhall
`````Ann Satterfield```(Central Florida, USA)```
Imperial Symphony -- Principal Clarinet & Music (Librarian & Personnel)
Manager
Polk Community College -- Assistant Instrumental Music
~~~~www.imperialsymphony.org~~annhsatt@-----.com~~~~~~~

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