Klarinet Archive - Posting 000381.txt from 2004/07

From: Umar Goldeli <umar@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Beginner pieces for Clarinet and Piano
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:27:12 -0400

Thanks for that - it's a great idea - I will give it a go.

Cheers,
Umar.

> Part of a metroome's value is that it asks you to play at a tempo that
> comes from outside yourself.
>
> I find it useful to begin by finding my own "most comfortable tempo"
> with the metronome turned off. Next, I match the metronome to the
> tempo that I have selected. Finally, I change the metronome a small
> amount --- such that now I must force myself to play at a tempo that
> comes from outside myself. That is, I must follow my 'accompanist'
> rather than following myself.
>
> I presume you're also aware of "Music Minus One" type CDs which, once
> again, give you someone else to keep time with, rather than playing at
> your own tempo.... which may not be as uniform as you feel that it is.

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