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Author: Filipe T.
Date: 2001-11-18 15:48
Are there any excercises where I can improve those passages( like from 2nd line A to 3rd line B).There's like a really long delay when I switch From A-B (or G-C) My teacher tells me to open my throat, but that doesn't help much. I know that a lot of clarinetists have the same problem. Can you guys help me?????
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Author: Katie
Date: 2001-11-18 16:18
Is your instrument in good adjustment? If there are leaky pads on the lower joint, it could be very difficult to do what you are asking.
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Author: William
Date: 2001-11-18 16:57
If, as suggested above, your instrument is in good playing condition, coordination of the fingers of both hands to produce the third-line B is probably the main problem. So, to help train your fingers to coordinate their actions, practice first switching/slurring to B by keeping all of the r-h fingers down while playing the A (r-h fingers down on both notes). You will also need an extra push with your diaphram (more breath support) for the B. Also, concentrate on putting the l-h fingers down together, not one or two at a time. When you have mastered slurring from A to B with the r-h fingers in place, then go back to both hands off for the A and see if moving the fingers of both hands has become easier. Practice the Bb to B slur using the same technique, if needed--usually, if the A to B slur is mastered, the Bb to B is less of a problem. In any case, this is one of the most disruptive moves for the clarinetist to master as all finger positions need to change simentaneously--but somehow, we all are able to learn to make it execution smooth and inaudiable by learning to control the finger coordination. Learning this may take a while--weeks, even months--so be patient, but persistant. Good Clarineting!!! Keep these great questions coming--this site should be for beginners, as well as returnees, recreational players, pros and wannabe pros.
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Author: Mike Hancock
Date: 2001-11-18 18:28
Filipe.....
It hasn't been mentioned, but another secret is to practice these note changes very slowly until you can get them perfect. Then it will be much easier to speed them up. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress....
Mike Hancock
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Author: Spencer
Date: 2001-11-18 22:30
I've found that keeping a steady column of air moving through the clarinet helps me. Blow steady, and try not to change anything as you put your fingers down.
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Author: HAT
Date: 2001-11-19 03:14
Yes, there are many good exercises. They are called scales and arpeggios.
David Hattner, NYC
www.northbranchrecords.com
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Author: Ashley
Date: 2001-11-19 04:46
I'm working on fixing the very same thing..i've been told to not change my embouchure at all, ever, keep a strong steady stream of air (all the time) and to anticipate the register key a little when going over the break.. it seems to help, its just doing it consistantly....
~Ashley
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2001-11-19 14:08
Ashley posted, in part:
"i've been told to not change my embouchure at all, ever...."
The statement almost frightens me. Could I see some comments on this?
Thanks,
John
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Author: Gregory Smith
Date: 2001-11-19 16:29
John said:
"i've been told to not change my embouchure at all, ever...."
The statement almost frightens me. Could I see some comments on this?
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Correct.
Most especially for the problem being described. I would add to Ashley's response to make sure that you are releasing the throat A key early enough. Beyond these things it's possibly the instrument simply being out of adjustment or improper hand position to begin with.
Gregory Smith
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-11-20 00:09
Try playing the 3rd clarinet part from Procession of the Nobles (from Mlada) by Rimsky-Korsakov. It's all break parts and harder that either 1st or 2nd. In my struggling to play this, my conductor has given me this advice: figure out exactly which finger is slowest to move and practice that exclusively. For me, it's the left index finger- the rest just have to come down on the holes. Isolate the finger or fingers that get in the way of the others alone so you can move it or them faster and then put it back together.
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