Year: 2023
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Test your Dynamic Range
in RecordingHere’s a way to test your dynamic range using only TE tuner. Your iPad mic is still in the picture, but no YouTube or video processing to erode your results. The exercise consists of playing something as loud as you can, then playing the same thing as soft as you can — and measure the… Read more
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The Aging Clarinetist: How to adapt your playing to physical change
This video discusses the natural effects of aging on clarinet playing, particularly aging of the eyes, hands, ears, and lung capacity. Read more
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The Secret Exercise That Will Improve Your Clarinet Technique
in TechniquePractice scales with your pinkies touching a key. Read more
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The Singer’s Breath
in BreathingThe Basics: The Singer’s Breath – Westerfield Academy of Music blog, not video Read more
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Three Common Mechanical Problems
This is a playlist of two videos discussing how to diagnose and correct three common mechanical problems: bridge key alignment, G#/A screw adjustment, and crow’s foot adjustment. Both videos cover the same three problems. One shows how to bend keys. The other advises taking the instrument to a repair shop instead of trying to bend… Read more
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Three cool breathing exercises to help you with your brass playing
What I particularly like about this video is that the presenter not only describes how to do the exercises, but he explains their purpose. The first exercise expands lung capacity, the second is for relaxation, and the third is similar to the long-tone exercises we do on clarinet. Read more
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Tips to Tame Your Altissimo
in AltissimoKristen Thompson, co-founder of Digital Clarinet Academy, talks through common issues facing clarinetists in the altissimo. Under-voicing, over-voicing, biting, double-lip embouchure, reed strength. Read more
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Tongue Position for Singers/Tongue Tension
in VoicingIn this video we are going to do some serious work to help you get good tongue position when singing. We are also going to investigate any tongue tension you might have when you sing. If you find that you experience tongue tension, this video also includes exercises to help you get rid of tongue… Read more
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