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Re: Tonguing Change

Author: ClariAK
Date: 2012-08-01 14:18

Thanks for all of the advice! The answer was simple - I got into a habit of focusing on tonguing exercises at the end of a practice session, and my tongue was merely fatigued. Thanks cxgreen48!

Yes, I've been in India for about three weeks now, and I've had a blast so far. I've been practicing a bunch, and I've been having lessons with my teacher via FaceTime, which has actually worked quite well. I feel confident that I won't fall behind with respect to western classical music. With regards to Indian classical music, I've been absorbing as much as I can. It's such a rich culture, and the music reflects that. In school (which just started today) I'm taking tabla classes, and I am seeking a shehnai (oboeish thing) teacher because I am very interested in getting good at it. I saw it performed at a traditional Hindu wedding that I had been invited to, and it's great. It's hard to play though!

My main strategy for staying on top of clarinet is entering both national and international competitions, such as ICA's high school competition, various national ensembles, and others. If anyone knows of any other competitions of the like for my age group, I would really appreciate info about them!

Thanks again.

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