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Author: gemmaelizabeth
Date: 2002-05-09 13:49
An idea I had from someone in another thread saying that their lessons have never been based on scales etc... and that it should be about home practise...... personally I don't agree, there has to be some element of teaching when it comes to scales. Its not just banging out a series of notes. There has to be structure to it. It needs to sound even and MUSICAL, and thats what we are taught in pieves so why not scales! If it was all down to practising them at home, and thats that, no one would have a problem with them!!! but they DO!
Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on Technique classes. We get them at music school. Basically, before the mid session 'Technique' exams, we play scales...... All of us..... first year undergrad up to second year postgraduate. We play them all together, in groups, sepratley. to be quite honest, its one of the most nerve racking experiences, and it really helps put you in the right situation that you are placed in when it comes to the technique exams. Basically 3 people sitting there and asking you scales that YOU know you know, but trying to convince them of that is another thing!!! The technique classes help with the nerves, as most times out of ten, only one of the examiners is an actual clarinet player. So can you imagine stading there making a mess of A minor melodic in front of 12 other clarinettists!
After the exams, the focus is on, sight reading, transposing, tuning and other techniques such as flutter tounging, slap tounging, glissando etc...... Obviously, you can just sit on your own and do it, but its quite hard when you don't even have a clue as to how to go about it. Its useful, as the teacher usually shows you, and helps you with ways to do any of these, but also you can see which other students can do it and you can corner them at a later date!!!
What do you think, should THIS be taught, or should this all be down to own personal practise?????
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Author: William
Date: 2002-05-09 14:12
One of he best ways we learn is to share and utilize ideas from fellow musicians via technique classes, live concerts, recordings, etc. We all learn from others and then try to perfect those techniques and musical impressions through private practice and rehearsal. Exams are only an attempt for teaching staff to evaluate a students progress (or lack of). "Jury" exams try to add the simulated pressure of the audition, which many student players will inevitably face someday. I don't know if this provides any intelligent or relavent answer, but just trying to help. Hang in there, and remember, it's all Good Clarineting!!!! Enjoy!!!
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Author: Todd Wees
Date: 2002-05-09 19:45
I think a typo she put in to see if we are paying attention.
Try PIECE.
Peace.
Todd W.
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