Klarinet Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 2009/04

From: Simeon Loring <sloring1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Getting back into shape
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:34:33 -0400

The Vade Mecum by Jeanjean was written for getting back and staying in
shape.
Simeon
On Apr 3, 2009, at 8:59 PM, Patricia A. Bandy-Smith wrote:

> I guess some of us go through this, but I thought I would put it out
> to the list. At one time, I played professionally with the U.S.
> Navy fleet bands, and did other gigs here and there. For the last
> several years however, I have played very little, if at all. It is
> finally time to remedy this appalling situation. I put it to you
> all bluntly: What kind of practice routine do you suggest for
> someone who wants to get back into playing shape? I'm looking into
> the article "For the Part-time clarinettist" on woodwind.org, but
> I'm also interested in your opinions and experiences. The more
> specific the better.
>
> I work a nine hour day at a non-music job 8 days every two weeks
> (with one 8 hour day and one day off every two weeks), so I don't
> have a lot of time right now if I want to get to bed at a decent
> hour. However, I definitely want to put the work in on the horn,
> and would like your ideas as to how to best go about it. I don't
> know where this will lead, but I simply want to start playing for
> real again.
>
> Patricia Bandy-Smith
>
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