Year: 2022
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Bandlab: Simple duets to practice with
Sheet music for easy duets that are good for learning how to play with a computer. No mp3 tracks. Nothing bandlab-specific about the music. Read more
People/Orgs: Marilyn FlemingTags: spec-01 -
Clarinet pitch tendencies and solutions
in IntonationThere are some notes on the instrument that will always be out of tune even if a good embouchure is being used, and it is in good working order and is tuned correctly. Read more at BullsEye Intonation Read more
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Easy Virtual Choir – record duets with video
Easy Virtual Choir is a free web app somewhat like upbeat. Here’s a quick video demo. Read more
People/Orgs: Marilyn FlemingTags: spec-01 -
From Good to Awesome: How to bring a piece to performance level
This video is from a pianist rather than a clarinetist, but the principle still applies: the first 80% of learning a piece is pretty straightforward. The challenge is the final 20%, getting from “pretty good” to awesome. Read more
People/Orgs: PianoTV -
Guide to Clarinet Intonation
in IntonationA website designed as a source for band students to help guide you along your journey to better woodwind intonation. Each of the common band instruments has its own page full of information about tuning. Read the full article at woodwindIntonation.weebly.com Read more
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Interleaved Clicking Up: A new practice strategy for faster fingers
A 3-part series on practicing to increase speed. Part 1 covers the three most basic ways to work on playing faster: varying rhythms, varying articulations, and clicking up with the metronome. Parts 2 and 3 describe “Interleaved Clicking Up” one of the most effective practice techniques for increasing speed. Read more
People/Orgs: Molly Gebrian -
Jazz Studies for Clarinet
in Improva book by Martin Stolz “Jazz Studies” gives the student an introduction to the world of jazz. Starting with general hints, the explanation of the stylistic devices that make jazz in the first place, to the audio example and the playalong for your own improvisation. The student is introduced to the basics of improvisation, phrasing,… Read more
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Playalong Duets for the Transformation Community
Simple duet sheet music. Also includes mp3 tracks for all the parts. You can practice with these tracks in Bandlab, GarageBand, Audacity, etc. Or just pop them in your mp3 player and play along. Read more
People/Orgs: Marilyn FlemingTags: spec-01 -
Understanding Clarinet Tuning
in IntonationClarinet tuning is a skill that every clarinetist should learn during their first years as a clarinetist. Tuning is not an easy skill to grasp, so it is important to incorporate tuning exercises into your daily practice. Furthermore, tuning requires the musician to be constantly listening and adjusting. This article will discuss the basics of… Read more