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Re: learning curve

Author: GenEric
Date: 2018-02-03 08:57

Don't worry! This is only your 5th month playing your instrument. No need to rush. Practicing everyday and seeing yourself improve is one of the best parts about playing clarinet in my opinion.

If you're having trouble keeping time, that's normal. It's your first time learning music and most people aren't used to having a metronome engraved in their brain when they're playing music. The best way to get a better sense of time is to practice everyday with a metronome with subdivisions on. If you're rushing and it ultimately leads you to play incorrect notes, practice with the metronome at an uncomfortably slow tempo. Even I find it annoying and tedious but when I rehearse and it sounds worse than before, I have only myself to blame because I didn't practice properly.

Also, one tip, get into the habit of not tapping your toes but learning to subdivide in your head. It's pretty unprofessional and I get very paranoid by the person sitting next to me.

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