Klarinet Archive - Posting 000123.txt from 2005/05

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Rubank Method: not all by Voxman
Date: Fri, 06 May 2005 14:12:53 -0400

In a message dated 5/6/2005 10:38:10 AM Central Daylight Time,
clarinetstudio@-----.net writes:
There are useful technical studies in a variety of keys. There is an
emphasis on developing staccato and velocity, which the player may or may
not be ready for.

Margaret is correct. There is some wonderful material in the Rubank
"Intermediate" method. However, much of the material is too hard, too soon. In
several instances, the material is harder than almost anything in the Rubank
Advanced Method Book One. Also, the book goes too high too soon, leaving the
student discouraged and the parents clasping their ears!

There are a few exercises in there, however, that EVERY clarinetist could
benefit from mastering!

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
World-class clarinet mouthpieces

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