Klarinet Archive - Posting 000599.txt from 2004/10

From: Elgenubi@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Re: More thoughts on Clarinet Embouchure
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 14:52:19 -0400

Adam,
You said, "I believe in a more balanced approach of emulation and
understanding, but
this is a personal decision every teacher has to make."

Yes, the correct balance. Of course, I agree.

And then you said, "... the real solution is to fix the clarinet method
classes
(all the more reason to be able to explain cause and effect, I should
add!). But this teacher is now out in the real world and I get one hour to
explain cause and effect in relationship to diagnosing common clarinet tone."

I thought I had read all your recent contributions here. What exactly is
your goal? You wish to help non reed playing music instructors to help their
students sound better? In a one hour lecture or short article?

Interesting challenge. (Actually it sounds terribly difficult!) Have I
described the goal at all accurately? A clearer stated goal would help me
understand the balance you are looking for.

Wayne T.

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