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Author: Krisat
Date: 2004-07-13 03:07
I'm at governor's school *sigh, not for music* and we have an insanely busy schedule, which is leaving me all of about 20 minutes a week to practice. What are the most worthwhile things for me to practice? I've been feeling really out of breath and my fingers are SO stiff. I want to try and play the third movement of the Mozart at our talent show in three weeks, but I can't even seem to keep a beat anymore! Any advice?
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2004-07-13 05:10
Is some of your insanely busy schedule optional? Try dropping something if possible. Insanely busy can really wear on you after a couple months (I know from experience), let alone a lot longer.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: claclaws
Date: 2004-07-13 07:20
What's a 'governor's school'? Doesn't sound like American system..?(Sorry for my ignorance)
You can always squeeze some minutes out of your schedule for doing OTHER things than playing the clarinet itself. For ex. looking+reading the score, lip-sync-ing the tune, etc. That will help when you actually practice in your 20 minutes.
Lucy Lee Jang
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Author: William
Date: 2004-07-13 15:00
I think that there is a law in physics that says the same space cannot be occupied by two objects. Sometimes, in life, you just have to make a choice--and for now you have chosen the Gov's school. Make the best of you pseudo political experiance and test your leadership skills by getting elected to a high office. Take all you can, intellctually, from this enrichment opportunity and then, when its over and your normal schedule returns, get back to clarinetting. With focused practice, your skills should return quickly.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-07-13 16:56
Living in Illinois the idea of a Governor's school thrills me.....
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Author: kdennyclarinet
Date: 2004-07-14 04:00
I have to say I would go with William on this one. Take advantage of this experience at the Governor's School. During the few moments you have for the clarinet, I would play some long tones throughout the full range to help keep your embouchure in check. Those muscles tend to take a while to rebuild. Your technique will come back to you as you have more time to come back to the clarinet. Take a good look at your schedule... is there really only 20 minutes a week you can play?
K. Denny
BME, MM, DMA
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Author: SGTClarinet_7
Date: 2004-07-14 19:11
The idea of score studying is great. I also HIGHLY recommend listening to a recording of the Rondo. Don't just listen to one version, try to find as many different interpretations and intently listen. Pick out things that you like and don't like. That way, when you do get to practice, you have somewhere to start. This way you can practice (so to speak) for more than 2o minutes a day.
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Author: Krisat
Date: 2004-07-15 17:07
Thanks for the advice. Governor's school, is actually, not school to BE a governor, but school paid for by the governor. I'm here for five weeks learning "international studies" and the days are basically completely scheduled, with from 9-11 being our free time. Since I have homework to do, and obviously can't practice in the dorm when everyone's sleeping, (plus I'm usually just very tired) I do only get a little bit of time to practice. Thank you for the idea of score studying,, and I can always LISTEN to a recording on my headphones, rather than playing it out loud. Thanks again!
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