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Chords, Cadence and Clarinet

Author: Eina Kari Rajesh
Date: 2014-10-25 20:06

Hi all,

To my relative inexperience and short musical journey may I ask how important for an aspiring clarinetist to learn these? I did my grade 5 theory about 8 months back and awaiting my practical grade 5 results. No mater whatever the result says, I would like to improve my knowledge and proceed further.

Having a look at ABRSM aural syllabus for higher grades makes me realise how important, for any instrumentalist, to master these phenomenon of music. Does this necessitate the need of doubling in other instruments like piano, keyboard or guitar? May I know how many of you learn or play keyboard or piano as second instrument? Do you suggest me to learn piano to develop or improve musical ear? Else, is there any other best approach you follow that you would like me to do?

Currently I am reading two books to have some knowledge on these, namely, Keyboard players chord Bible and Developing musicianship through aural skills. Both are very nice.

Your expertise would be very helpful in planing my schedule amidst my work life. Thank you all in advance.

EKR

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Re: Chords, Cadence and Clarinet

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-10-26 19:10

Since what we do ultimately is MAKE MUSIC, anything that you do that allows you to understand more of the basics and more of the subtleties is a good thing. I only learned basic piano skills in college because it was part of the requirement. I wish I had learned more since it is always handy to be able to plunk out the chords or accompaniment to what your playing to hear for yourself what's happening harmonically and structurally.

Ear training is a must and I would say learning some form of solfege is invaluable to a better understanding of any music you learn in the future. At very least you should have access to an inexpensive electronic keyboard to aid in your study.

..............Paul Aviles

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