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Author: sömeone
Date: 2005-05-10 11:47
Hi!
Then it might be advantageous to judge by sound. If the problem the student is having is caused by a weak embouchure, then correction and explanation will be given on that particular topic. There are many points which a student has to follow but also a lot of variables possible to his own due to physical differences. So, let it flow and develop slowly and let all explanations be simple.
I personally think that air is more important (not that the others are least important) to be dealt with, simply because sadly it is the most ommited yet crucial part in the beginning stages of a students playing. Most of the problems in the early stages of playing is caused by weak posture and tense muscles which all cause hinderance in breath so that is why it is my suggestion to have it a focus first. But of course, all teachings must be flexible enough to suit different people, for example, if a young student has no serious problem in embouchure and has well adapted it naturally then further in depth of it in the early stages might trigger confusion and even cause catastrophic effects on a long term basis. (flexibility and understanding of ones particular condition is the key!) Other than that, it is recommended that a student understands the response of a reed in his mouth in relation within the mouth. A good reed must exist at the very beginning too, not too hard and good in intonation as a priority.
The legendary Leon Goosens even suggested that the word embouchure should not be mentioned any how in the early stages of learning to avoid confusion. His Yehudi Menuhin edition oboe book is quite an interesting guide in helping teachers too. I highly recommend that. Good luck!
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d-oboe |
2005-05-10 01:50 |
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sömeone |
2005-05-10 11:47 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-05-12 02:36 |
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vboboe |
2005-05-29 01:36 |
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