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[smd]

I'd start harmonics around the time of the move to clarion notes by (for example) playing middle C, add the register key to get the G then release the register key but keep the G going.

Another exercise is to play up chromatically from bottom line F up to A but alternate each note with the upper register note (the next harmonic) without using the register key. Finding the upper harmonic straight off is good too.

A useful more recent one is to play Eb (bottom line) then find the next two harmonics (Bb and F#) without the register key. Then see if you can find them in a random order without splitting notes. This sort of thing not only helps with production and quality of higher notes but it helps to build flexibility between registers.

By related clarion notes I mean approach altissimo notes in a similar fashion to the way I described the C to G exercise. Play F (top line) then slide off the to LH finger to get the D and so on. You need to make sure that the lower notes is good quality.

Thanks Shoba

[louise1712]

came across a good book for grade 5 a few weeks ago - the best of grade 5 clarinet. It is a compilation of ten pieces, with piano accomp and CD, plus 5 studies, taken from the ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses. Has anyone used this?

[clarijo]

came across a good book for grade 5 a few weeks ago - the best of grade 5 clarinet. It is a compilation of ten pieces, with piano accomp and CD, plus 5 studies, taken from the ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses. Has anyone used this?

No but I've seen it and it looks good! My ABRSM Grade 5 book is pieces only, so I would find it really useful to have the CD backing! If I decide to buy, I will let you know but I have plenty to play at the moment, so it may not be for a while. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

[louise1712]

came across a good book for grade 5 a few weeks ago - the best of grade 5 clarinet. It is a compilation of ten pieces, with piano accomp and CD, plus 5 studies, taken from the ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses. Has anyone used this?

No but I've seen it and it looks good! My ABRSM Grade 5 book is pieces only, so I would find it really useful to have the CD backing! If I decide to buy, I will let you know but I have plenty to play at the moment, so it may not be for a while. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

Thanks clarijo, but it is already in my library! Was interested in other peoples opinions of it. I've played through a couple of the pieces and really liked them, particularly Sunday Jaunt.

I too have plenty to be playing, invested in Thurston's Passage Studies book 1 recently. Looking forward to working through those. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[ChristopherO]

At last I went to a group at the Elgar School of Music.Its a Chamber Group requiring Grade 4 min.

Well I have grade 4 and going for 5 soon so I thought this would be right for me. But clearly this was not the first term for the other players who have clearly benefited so far.

There are 2 cellos, 2 flutes, violin and piano - long time since they had a clari and the tutor - who also plays cello had to ferret for scores that would include me and another new joiner clarinet also at grade 5.

That's all very well but I was suddenly back to sight reading panic with some fast 6/8 pieces. I think that most of the other players are grade 5+ and play fairly confidently.

But, on the positive side:
- it's another challenge to take me forward on the musical journey
- it's so wonderful to play in a small group that is 50% strings

I have arranged an private extra lesson before the next group lesson to get some advice from my teacher.

And all this whilst I strive to grasp the scales I need for my exam; exciting ....... but madness?

[louise1712]

At last I went to a group at the Elgar School of Music.Its a Chamber Group requiring Grade 4 min.

Well I have grade 4 and going for 5 soon so I thought this would be right for me. But clearly this was not the first term for the other players who have clearly benefited so far.

There are 2 cellos, 2 flutes, violin and piano - long time since they had a clari and the tutor - who also plays cello had to ferret for scores that would include me and another new joiner clarinet also at grade 5.

That's all very well but I was suddenly back to sight reading panic with some fast 6/8 pieces. I think that most of the other players are grade 5+ and play fairly confidently.

But, on the positive side:
- it's another challenge to take me forward on the musical journey
- it's so wonderful to play in a small group that is 50% strings

I have arranged an private extra lesson before the next group lesson to get some advice from my teacher.

And all this whilst I strive to grasp the scales I need for my exam; exciting ....... but madness?

Sounds like you're having a great time Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) long may it continue. Hope all goes well with the exam and do keep going with the group, the panic sight-reading does fade (into mild panic!)

I've been looking at alternatives to doing grade exams, AB's performance assessment and Trinity's certificates.

[ViolinQueen]

At last I went to a group at the Elgar School of Music.Its a Chamber Group requiring Grade 4 min.

Well I have grade 4 and going for 5 soon so I thought this would be right for me. But clearly this was not the first term for the other players who have clearly benefited so far.

There are 2 cellos, 2 flutes, violin and piano - long time since they had a clari and the tutor - who also plays cello had to ferret for scores that would include me and another new joiner clarinet also at grade 5.

That's all very well but I was suddenly back to sight reading panic with some fast 6/8 pieces. I think that most of the other players are grade 5+ and play fairly confidently.

But, on the positive side:
- it's another challenge to take me forward on the musical journey
- it's so wonderful to play in a small group that is 50% strings

I have arranged an private extra lesson before the next group lesson to get some advice from my teacher.

And all this whilst I strive to grasp the scales I need for my exam; exciting ....... but madness?

Sounds like you're having a great time Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) long may it continue. Hope all goes well with the exam and do keep going with the group, the panic sight-reading does fade (into mild panic!)

I've been looking at alternatives to doing grade exams, AB's performance assessment and Trinity's certificates.

I've been to a school orchestra and... woah! the scrambling of the keys, the joys of not know where we are! sadly i cannot sight read that well!

And does anyone know repetoire sheet music on 8notes for G4 clarinet standard?
thank

[mizcutiepielivzi]

Hello, does anyone know any piece for a clarinet-flute duet? with the flute being about G5/6 standard and Clarinet G4/5?

[barry-clari]

Hello, does anyone know any piece for a clarinet-flute duet? with the flute being about G5/6 standard and Clarinet G4/5?

Try book 1 of the Himie Voxman series for clarinet/flute duet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[lois]

Picked up my clarinet yesterday and had a proper practise session for the first time in around 6 months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Apart from my lip not lasting for as long as I would have liked it went really well. Scales still sitting there under the surface which surprised me!!

I will now be learning the Bernstein clarinet sonata (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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[louise1712]

Picked up my clarinet yesterday and had a proper practise session for the first time in around 6 months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Apart from my lip not lasting for as long as I would have liked it went really well. Scales still sitting there under the surface which surprised me!!

I will now be learning the Bernstein clarinet sonata (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Glad you're back playing your clari again lois (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Enjoy the Bernstein, not one I'll be trying for a long time having heard b-c play it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[Clarimoo]

Picked up my clarinet yesterday and had a proper practise session for the first time in around 6 months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Apart from my lip not lasting for as long as I would have liked it went really well. Scales still sitting there under the surface which surprised me!!

I will now be learning the Bernstein clarinet sonata (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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....the All or Nothing school of clarinetting.....
hello Lois, keep on keeping on.

[barry-clari]

Picked up my clarinet yesterday and had a proper practise session for the first time in around 6 months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Apart from my lip not lasting for as long as I would have liked it went really well. Scales still sitting there under the surface which surprised me!!

I will now be learning the Bernstein clarinet sonata (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

Nothing like a challenge to start with...(eek diploma...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Glad you're clarinetting again, Lois (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[lois]

Enjoy the Bernstein, not one I'll be trying for a long time having heard b-c play it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

It will be a long long time before I get it even a tenth as good as barry can play it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

....the All or Nothing school of clarinetting.....
hello Lois, keep on keeping on.

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[barry-clari]

Enjoy the Bernstein, not one I'll be trying for a long time having heard b-c play it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

It will be a long long time before I get it even a tenth as good as barry can play it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I shall play it to you sometime soon, Lois. Then you can make your mind up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)