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Author: Rapidcif
Date: 2009-10-26 22:02
yea i need some drills to improve all aspects of my breahing(breath control, breath support, etc.) I know there are already drills and threads on this topic
but i've never been a good scavenger hunter.
And if someone says long tones can you please tell me EXACTLY what is accomplished by playing lone tones? Because i just read this thread about how long tones don't help much and it's confusing since people always stress it.
thx everyone.  :):)
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-10-26 22:11
Yes, Breathing is important, especially when playing the clarinet. I believe I have some information about breathing exercises on my website in the clarinet articles page, check it out listed below. Also, even though I mention it there, you should get a breathing tool which you can find in any of the major music stores that have websites like WWBW, Weiners and Muncys etc.. Look through their sites for breathing tools, they should come with instructions . ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-10-26 23:30
Go to Youtube anl look up Tom Ridenour's videos on the Airstream. They are in the upper 50s of his clarinet video series. His account name is Billyboy647.
Jeff
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-10-27 12:56
A teacher opened my eyes by saying, "as long as you're not tonguing, you ARE doing long tones."
That being said, there are some good excercises that involve long tone generation when accompanied by dynamic drilling.
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: William
Date: 2009-10-27 14:46
"Long tones" provide practice in maintaining a steady stream of air support and help build embouchure strength, much the same as resistance excercises (weights, etc) build large muscle strength durng athletic workouts. Play them, not just because they are the "most fun" but because they are good for you.
[just kidding about the "most fun" part............]
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Author: kdk
Date: 2009-10-27 22:06
And even when you *are* tonguing the breathing is essentially the same. It's just that it's easier to cover up certain flaws, among them poor breath control, when you separate notes by articulating.
Karl
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