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 Record<>Playback
Author: ~jerry 
Date:   2001-07-08 12:14

While practicing recently, I decided to record myself to track my progress. The only recorder I have is one of the micro-cassette recorders (you know, the ones with the fantastic fidelity).

Let's see if I can explain my observation --- I did not sound the same on the recording as I hear myself while playing (aside from the fidelity or lack there of).

While I am playing I do not *really* hear what I am playing in the same manner that I do when I'm just listeningto the recording. While playing, I am concentrating so, on the written music and the fingering, that I do not hear what I am playing unless I hit a "bump" (you know, play an "F" instead of an "E", or whatever).

"Hear" in this context is intended to mean the rhythm (never could spell that word -- maybe that's why I have trouble with playing it). Anyway, after listening to the recording (by no means, not flawless) I get a better sense of the rhythm. When I go back to play it again I can "feel" the rhythm of the piece a little better and I am able to improve my playing (not perfect by a slight improvement).

It's early and I'm not quite awake. Does any of this make sense? Has anyone tried this approach? I explained this to my teacher and I got the sense that he did not quite "see" what I was getting at. At first he thought I was talking about pitch, or consistancy in playing two identical lines or measures the same each time (that's a whole other "listening" catagory that I have not considered yet).

~ jerry
Still in Clarinet Boot Camp

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 RE: Record<>Playback
Author: Rene 
Date:   2001-07-08 17:09

Yes, that makes perfect sense to me. When I heard me recorded I noted that I was working on the wrong things. While I thought I needed a more beautiful tone and clearer sound, I was quite satisfied with this aspect, although not perfect. While I thought my rythmic interpretation and the flow of melody was OK, it was horrible. Concentrating on this aspect helped a lot, as further recordings showed. The biggest mistake I discovered was the gaps between tones, which did not blend and flow into one each other.

Some people get terrified when confronted with their own sound. So, beware and remain patient with yourself. For sure, recording helps.

I guess, it would be best to record the lessons with your teacher. This looks to me like a marvellous way to make progress.

Rene

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