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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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“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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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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Attentional Focus: What to think about when you practice and why it matters
Does where you focus your attention have an impact on how well you do at a skill, either in practice or performance? To sum up these videos in one word: YES! A 3-part series. Read more
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Bandlab as a “slowdowner”
How to use Bandlab as a tool to slow down recorded accompaniments to practice with. Read more
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