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Re: Beethoven 6 Solo

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2010-11-02 22:54

One of the things that are unique to this solo is that unless you drop notes, it needs to be done in a single breath. If you begin to run short of air and you begin to lose your ability to support the sound well, the articulation response will tend to get sluggish and coordination problems can result. So, in addition to the other suggestions for making sure the notes and tongue are under control arpeggio by arpeggio, you need to pay attention to conserving air over the entire passage to sustain the breath support as well as to keeping the embouchure firm so the reed response remains clean and efficient throughout the passage.

Karl

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