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Author: Katrina
Date: 2004-01-29 03:53
Since I had cataract surgery exactly one week ago, my doctor has told me I can't play at all for 2 weeks. So, tonight was the first day I had to teach with no option to play. Mostly while teaching I don't play a whole lot, but use my horn to demonstrate certain things and to play duets. Next week I'll be teaching on Mon and Wed again without the horn. It was very interesting tonight to try to describe (or SING!?!) things I'd normally just grab the clarinet and rip off.
Any other interesting teaching stories when you've been unable actually to "blow your horn"?
Katrina
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Author: msroboto
Date: 2004-01-29 03:59
I am a student and have had only a couple of teachers. Both of them usually have had their horn out but things happen and we adapt.
They might have a cold or something like that or maybe they practiced too much and need a break from any blowing. It's not a problem for me. I understand and they are good enough at explaining what to do / not do.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-29 04:09
It makes for some good ear-training/sight-singing practice, doesn't it Katrina? Trying to sing the interval and sing in tune to the way it should sound. My instructor will take his horn out to show me alternate styles of playing it, or if a passage is very long that he wants to show some corrections on. However he would rather sing the "la da's" for one or two bars.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2004-01-29 15:30
Katrina,
That sure makes for a challenge, but the results can be positive. Tests musical skills you don't normally use.
Be sure to follow your doctor's orders - don't rush things.
Regards,
Ralph
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