Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2005-03-31 16:06
<Singers never inhale through their noses, >
While I agree with oboeblank in the main, I would quibble with this statement. In fact, singers are sometimes taught to begin with a long nose breath, as a method of insuring a deep inhalation with relaxed shoulders.
But the point about not being afraid to let go of the reed is very well taken. You do, indeed, have to learn to get on and off the reed quickly and accurately.
It becomes automatic after a while, even though at first you might want to take your time to make sure everything is where it ought to be. This is one area where my teacher's suggestion to practice looking into a small mirror on your stand was helpful.
Susan.
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