Author: Ashley91489
Date: 2008-07-23 22:32
A beginner I'm working with now is having trouble with squeaking in the lower register. She can't quite get out the low G and the A can be a bit troublesome as well. A lot of times it squeaks, other times nothing comes out. Also, her throat tone A tends to squeak. I've made several suggestions based on my experience and what I've learned from teachers but I was wondering what you all might have to say.
My next question is, IYO, when is the best time to have a beginner start learning the notes over the break. What is the best way to teach that? I know what I've read in woodwind teaching guides and such but I honestly don't remember how I best learned to do this.
What is essential that they know prior to this and what to know in order to actually cross the break successfully?
Overall, what are some other things that must be focussed on in the beginning? She is doing great w/ embouchure and air support right now and she has some great potential, especially in achieving a good clarinet tone. I don't want to bore her by simply reading through beginning band method book material. She is doing great w/ that so I want to do other things in addition that she may like.
One other thing, when do you start them on learning scales? I want to stress their importance from the start but I don't want to start to early on them.
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