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Re: Quitting Clarinet

Author: TJTG
Date: 2011-09-29 04:36

I think you've just reached a wall that needs to be broken down. You see... there comes a time in your musical development where you hear and notice problems you cannot fix. It is good to know that your reeds aren't what they need to be and its something to work through. I'm a senior in college and I ask myself all the time, "how will I ever be good enough?" My reeds dont' play right. My technique is crap. My embouchure needs work. My tone is not what I want it to be. My articulation sounds horrendous (to me).

You have simply gotten caught up in one of many caveats. I today, for example, thought I was biting on a high note. I got caught up in the problem and ended up biting all day. I thought about the problem too much and made it worse.

If you are having trouble with reeds try Thomas Ridenour's reed finishing system. I swear by it as does my professor.

Remember, if you are always happy when you are done practicing it means you're happy with the player you are. BUT. When you are frustrated with yourself it means you're aware of the progress you WANT to make.

Do you take lessons? Maybe your teacher could help you with reed adjustment. Sometimes less is more with those adjustments.

I hope this helps. My email is available if you have more questions.

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