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 Re: Relevance of long tones??
Author: Morrigan 
Date:   2016-04-09 15:00

For me, long tones consist of physically warming up. Simply breathing, maybe light stretching, and paying attention. Attention is the most important thing: is there tension as you're doing something as simple as breathing in? Are you sure you're ONLY breathing in and not raising shoulders, or tensing a part of your leg? Things like this will keep you playing better and for longer.

Then once you're actually making a sound, again you're PAYING ATTENTION. What's the sound like? Loud, soft, harsh, is there a buzz, does it have ring? Then you can use your imagination a bit: play blue, play pink, play dark, play fluffy.

Your long tone practice will be over in no time, and you will be a little zen-like and have learned that little bit more about yourself and your abilities.

To me, this is why long tone practice is relevant.

Trust me, I'm one of the few lucky ones who get paid to play the clarinet for a living.
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