Klarinet Archive - Posting 000155.txt from 2003/06

From: IDoWoodwinds@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Help with a beginner student
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 23:21:23 -0400

To avoid complex terminology, I like using a drinking straw analogy. I keep a
box of straws handy and have students pretend like they are drinking a
milkshake. If you cover up the other end of the straw with your finger, it seems to
help too.

Then I encourage the student to try and maintain that drinking straw shape as
they play. I try not to dwell on how they look too much, so long as their
tone is acceptable.

Good luck!

Mike Whitmore

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