Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2015-12-08 02:38
Could not agree more.
Concerning style specifically and not laboring an individual's approach to staccato, I'd like to believe a 'dot' above a note would indicate something detached. In a judging situation, I'd never mark down a student playing something resembling an indicated articulation length. Sure the staccato could come across as harsh, hard or marcato and not a preferred lightness (depending on point of view) and perhaps it's so rough in playing that legato would be preferred in hindsight. But a short note should be played none-the-less.
Thinking about Karl's approach to 'attack', this has to be the underlining problem with these students. It is plausible at quicker speeds, a less developed tonguer would not be able to maintain a staccato (even within slurred articulations in my case) and would default to legato.
Even with this benefit of doubt for the student's limitations, they need to slow down the etude to maximize the musicality and style. Unfortunately for the contestant, all things being equal, the technician would still win with legato style. Maybe their strategy was the best after all.
It should also be noted that person picking the etudes gives styling tips in the errata for each etude.
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
Post Edited (2015-12-08 03:05)
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