Klarinet Archive - Posting 000528.txt from 2004/01

From: LoriLovato@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Best Etudes/Method for Learning Scales?
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:43:04 -0500

Hi Mike,

It's been interesting reading the comments on your request. Although I agree with the importance of working through books like the Baerman, Jettel, Ybes Didier (my personal favorite), and/or Stievenard, it is actually memorized pattern studies that have made a difference for me.

Even though Annie was talking about the beginning stages of learning scales, I think it's the right direction. Someone also mentioned Bob Spring's routine, which sounds like memorized patterns and seems amazing.

Thanks to my interest in learning jazz improvisation a few years ago, I now approach practicing symphony music much differently. In other words, take patterns in the music you are working on and learn them in extended ranges and in as many keys as possible. IMHO it's made a huge difference for me, and my students as well!

Best of luck to you.
Lori Lovato
2nd/Eb NMSO, SFS, NMWQ, 3-2jazz.org

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