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Author: Jim
Date: 2000-11-08 23:08
I have often wondered what kind of what I would call "maintance music", teachers or performers do when they only have a half hour to play their instruments..I mean there are times when things come up, where you only have that half hour to spare.
I would think some ideas on how to keep up your lip, when you can't play as much as you would like each and everyday..
Jim
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Author: Ken Rasmussen
Date: 2000-11-09 00:57
I think short practices are very desirable. I like to begin a practice with an ambition or objective in mind, or just some playing that will give me pleasure. I like to focus with some intensity and do as much as I can in the time I have. I sometimes do 5 minute practices, and I can notice benefits from these.
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Author: William
Date: 2000-11-09 14:45
Two suggestions: 1) practice your solo repretoir 2) practice your orchestral excerpts FYI--I always carry a copy of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto (even though I pretty much could play it from memory) in my case--I never tire of playing this great classic. Plus, it keeps me ready for any audition as it is most often the standard "required" selection. The main thing is, play something to maintain your embouchure stamina. Vince Lombardi (former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Fame coach) felt that fatigue caused more mistakes than anything else and he trained his teams to play the "whole game." Clarinetists should take note. Good luck.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2000-11-09 16:48
Jeanjean's "Vade Mecum" is essential, even though it's published (by Leduc) in a very expensive edition on lousy paper. It's a sequence of exercises that take maybe 20 minutes. No music whatever, but it warms you up beautifully.
When I have only 5 minutes, I play old songs -- Stephen Foster, mostly, and almost all in the low register, concentrating on support, embouchure, tone and musicality.
If I have 10 minutes, I'll also do each major and minor scale around the circle of fifths, up and down two octaves, then in thirds, and then a broken arpeggio.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: mark weinstein
Date: 2000-11-10 00:28
I do major scales around the "circle" & then thirds ... always try & keep a standard etude "going" for soem purpose. like rose's #4 for tongueing; one can always play it faster & its also good for (my) breathing. mw
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Author: Jenn
Date: 2000-11-10 03:24
Any of rose's etudes work well, I would add to mark's comment that #s 8 and 26 are very good also! Also just play the whole range chromatic, trying staccato, slurred, etc.
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