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my perception of tone...SUCKS

Author: Chris
Date: 2002-06-16 23:34

Hi.
I can't tell the difference between the tones of professionals, especially with recordings. I can't tell the diff between a typical tone, a good tone, and a GREAT tone. I can only tell what's really, really bad.

I've often been told that I have a wonderful clarinet tone. I have no idea why though. I got into Eastman and NEC because I had a "stunningly beautiful tone" even though my technique is horrible. Seriously, HORRIBLE. I can <i> barely</i> play Baerman III. barely. And the fastest i can tongue is sixteenth notes with the metronome at 80.

I have a friend that, in my opinion, has a beautiful tone. But on my All-State audition, i scored so much higher than him. and i have no idea why!

Is there something wrong with me? How can I fix this problem? Should I listen to more recordings or something?

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