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Resonant fingerings
Resonant fingerings are a series of alternate fingerings used for the throat tone notes on a clarinet. They improve the… Read More -
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Quick fixes for Woodwinds in Band Class
Having taught band I know nothing is more disrupting to the class and your train of thought than an interruption Read More -
Orchestra Etiquette
Like any closed society, orchestras have their own rules and standards of conduct, some are merely a matter of common sense… Read More
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Plastic Reeds
I have over the last several years closely examined plastic reeds. Like most serious players I spend some time working… Read More -
Great clarinet recordings 1
James Campbell Clarinet Stolen Gems Marquis Records (ERAD 119) James Campbell with the Allegri String Quartet and Eric Robertson, keyboard Read More
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atttrib. Oliver Cromwell
After most concerts I review what I did musically and technically. I use the concert recordings when I do…
Practicing can make you sound better..or worse
the basic premise is: practice in short 20-30 min segments with short breaks and stop on a high point.
I will deal more with this in a later article.
Typical practice pattern.
A better way
Sheet Music resource
I use this daily and have just renewed my membership. A years membership is the same as buying 1 book at the music store. The music comes with accompaniments at different tempos and the quantity of music you can download and play is staggering. For a family with kids in music it would be one of the best investments you could make
Alban Classical
Private performance April 14
PGSO April 21
Wind World Alban classical school show April 23 and 30