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Interactive Clarinet Teacher. A Guide Through the Fundamentals of the Clarinet and Clarinet Performance. By: Jordan Pasternak. List of Objectives. Important aspects of playing any instrument Airflow Embouchure Technique Equipment Reeds Essential Repertoire
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Interactive Clarinet Teacher A Guide Through the Fundamentals of the Clarinet and Clarinet Performance. By: Jordan Pasternak
List of Objectives • Important aspects of playing any instrument • Airflow • Embouchure • Technique • Equipment • Reeds • Essential Repertoire • Best places to buy equipment and music • Q & A
Starting the Clarinet: Why play an instrument? • To become good at an instrument you have to first have an understanding of music as a form of expression. • The most important part of being successful in playing an instrument is to feel completely relaxed and natural, as if the instrument were an extension of your body. • The instrument should be a tool for your musical expression, and an extension of your musical voice. . .
The Essence of a Wind Instrument: Airflow • Before learning any technique, a student should learn how to produce a sound using his or her airflow. • Long tones and control of ones air is essential when playing a wind instrument. • Start by trying to produce a sound with just the mouthpiece and see how long you could hold the note, as well as how steady you could the pitch.
Embouchure: the complete control of ones airflow • Developing a good embouchure is essential to becoming a fine clarinetist. • There are many schools on embouchure cosmetics: the only thing that is clear is that the embouchure is the tool in which a beautiful tone is produced.
Technique: The Fingers • The clarinet has a wide range, as shown below. To achieve full continuity in all ranges, the airflow, embouchure, and fingers all have to work together.
Q&A With Jordan Send your questions and comments to: jgp248@nyu.edu Clarinet Links on the Internet