Klarinet Archive - Posting 000227.txt from 2005/07

From: AnneLenoir@-----.net (Anne Lenoir)
Subj: RE: [kl] altissimo studies
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:53:54 -0400

I don't know if anybody would consider this idea a "legitimate"
altissimo study, but it works for me and my students. I have them play
"Lean on me" in all keys, starting on G directly above the staff.
Playing beautifully in the altissimo range takes a lot of hard work, and
playing "Lean on me" in those high keys puts a bit of humor into the
process. Nomatter what "book" a person selects to work on the altissimo
range, it still takes a lot of hard work. I prefer to play a simple
tune, over and over, in all keys, slowly. Students love it too, and when
we play together these little ditties, sometimes we both start laughing.
ANNIE

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