Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-12-04 00:15
Quick reference to the Rose Etude I’m talking about... it’s #35 that starts with a sextuplet, little two octave chromatic cadenza form D to D two-thirds through...no idea which book it is, but y’all probably know what I’m referring to...
In Texas, they are showing the max suggested tempo as 104. Arguably slow for most stronger players. (Heck we pushed it to 132 when I was in HS...probably too quick to maintain integrity). In theory a player is allowed a +/- 20 bpm for tempos. For this etude adding 20 sounds way out of the norm to the judges (they thought it too flashy).
So my student has been executing very well while pushing the tempo to 120ish +. He’s got clean technique, nice core sound, and exceptional musicality and style compared to his peers during tryouts with his performance.
So here’s the rub, he gets nervous, as most of as would, and his adrenaline pushes everything to the brink of craziness. He’s done all the classic relaxation techniques...deep breaths, etc. I have not given him metoprolol... I’m not an MD. But when he needs to execute; his excitement gets hectic - borderline out of control.
I plan on ‘zip tying’ a metronome to his forehead for the next month. But do you guys have a secret that works for you to help maintain control. Something that hasn’t been discussed to death previously.
~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)
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