Year: 2023
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“Corners In” Exercise from Michael Lowenstern
in EmbouchureThis exercise will help you counteract jaw muscles — muscles that cause you to “bite” too much on the mouthpiece. Read more
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“Unboxing” of Easy Virtual Choir: our first video
Introducing the KLM Trio: Karen, Lou, and Marilyn. This is our very first experience producing a music video with Easy Virtual Choir (EVC). All of the recording and video creation was done online using the Chrome browser running on a desktop/laptop computer. Karen and Lou had never recorded online before, yet we had a finished… Read more
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“Voicing” Components: Vocal Cords, Larynx, Tongue, Soft Palette
in VoicingVocal sounds vary based on four parts of the anatomy: vocal cords, larynx, tongue, and soft palate. Exercises to build control of these compnents may also help develop our clarinet voicing. Read more
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07: Day 1 Chromatics as Endurance Exercise (5/22)
in EnduranceToday’s Accomplishments Chart Explanation To recap briefly, I have a somewhat loosely defined goals for short- and long-term endurance: I analyzed the recording to determine when I breathed, and for how long — excluding the altissimo part at the end where I was hesitating to find the right notes. Looks like I could do 8-10… Read more
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A Breathing Exercise to Improve Oxygen Levels
This video offers advice from a chiropractor on reducing anxiety and stress and lowering blood pressure for improved general health. Read more
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Altissimo Techniques and Challenges
in AltissimoEmma Johnson talks about the altissimo register of the clarinet as part of the series of classes she gave for ICanPlayIt.com. (The book is no longer available.) She discusses the challenges and techniques involved in playing high notes, using Schubert’s “Shepherd on the Rock” as an example. Read more
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Appoggio Breathing Explained
in BreathingVoice Teacher Justin Stoney breaks down the technique of Appoggio Breathing and offers exercises to improve your breathing (New York Vocal Coaching) Ep. 92 Appoggio Breathing For Singing – “Breath Support’s GOLD Standard” – YouTube Read more
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Arnold Jacobs Breathing Exercises
Only a musician or singer can understand the importance of good breath and a stable breath. So, being a tubist himself, Arnold Jacobs understood the main need of the players and he invented some exercises for good breathing. Some of the best Arnold Jacobs breathing exercises are mentioned below: Arnold Jacobs Breathing – Find Breathing Exercise for Brass Players… Read more
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Articulation Hacks: Buzz the Reed
in ArticulationThis Buzz the Reed Exercise is an excellent way to improve your articulation quality, consistency, and speed. Read more