Klarinet Archive - Posting 000030.txt from 2009/04

From: josh stein <jstein53@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Getting back into shape
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:57:19 -0400

HI Patricia,

Try a haft hour a day with just scales and pick a piece to work on. Good
luck.

Josh
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From: "Simeon Loring" <sloring1@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 7:34 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] Getting back into shape

> 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:
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>> 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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