Not even five minutes in and hooked already- not least because of the calm and steady pace of your delivery! Most other videos on technique are so fast paced and full of cuts that I can hardly focus on them.
I think the word attack is ok if you think of it happening with the air stream and not the tongue. The tongue is basically the gatekeeper for the air stream-the air makes the reed vibrate which in turn creates the sound-the tongue basically just controls when the sound happens. The air stream can be aggressive-the tongue doesn’t need to be.
Nice video. I’m glad more and more people are aware of Galper’s teachings. This book is the “bible” of my studio at MSU. There are many, many things Galper intended with this book, that are not specifically spelled out. When I was studying with Abe in the mid 90’ in Toronto this book was several loose pages we tried together until it became the “Tone, Technique and Staccato”. I’m grateful being his student allows me to directly transfer this knowledge to my students. So much wisdom indeed.
Jack, your instructional videos are gold! Thank you for taking the time to present the material in such depth and detail. It is enormously helpul to the serious student.. And thank you also for being open and honest about your artistic journey. It is nice to know that even superstars face challenges they have to work through and overcome!
Thanks for the very kind comment, Gordon. I must be quick to deflect the “superstar” badge, you won’t see me putting Paganini Caprices on UA-cam. But I think the tortoise/hare theme is valuable. My most successful students have been not the geniuses, but the ones who worked enthusiastically.
Thanks! That might have a chance, and worth a try, but there’s the same tinge of connotation. The New Oxford American dictionary says onset is “the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant . . .” If singers already use it, though, it could trasfer.
The timing of this video couldn't be any better from my point of view. This book was an important part of my early years as a clarinetist, and I have students who are approaching the level where they could use it. It would be great to pull it out with increased insight in my own practicing before I start them on it.
Thanks for making this video, Jack! Studied with 2 Galper students 1 of which is Mr. Rusinek. Lots of good stuff in Galper's books. Instead of the word "attack" I think release.
Hmmm, release the note, release the hounds - I can see it. As long as we’re releasing a focused airstream and not releasing embouchure tension to start the phrase the image could work. Thanks for that.
Love your work and advice. Will definitely get the book. Now here's a good one for you -"Mindsets" by Carol Dwek. It debunks the myth of natural born talent.
Not even five minutes in and hooked already- not least because of the calm and steady pace of your delivery! Most other videos on technique are so fast paced and full of cuts that I can hardly focus on them.
Awww. One person’s calm and steady is another person’s phlegmatic and boring, but I appreciate the compliment. Welcome!
I think the word attack is ok if you think of it happening with the air stream and not the tongue. The tongue is basically the gatekeeper for the air stream-the air makes the reed vibrate which in turn creates the sound-the tongue basically just controls when the sound happens. The air stream can be aggressive-the tongue doesn’t need to be.
Nice video. I’m glad more and more people are aware of Galper’s teachings. This book is the “bible” of my studio at MSU. There are many, many things Galper intended with this book, that are not specifically spelled out. When I was studying with Abe in the mid 90’ in Toronto this book was several loose pages we tried together until it became the “Tone, Technique and Staccato”. I’m grateful being his student allows me to directly transfer this knowledge to my students. So much wisdom indeed.
Thanks for commenting! The rest of us depend on people like you to tell us Galper’s intentions, so please feel free to correct/add.
Jack, your instructional videos are gold! Thank you for taking the time to present the material in such depth and detail. It is enormously helpul to the serious student.. And thank you also for being open and honest about your artistic journey. It is nice to know that even superstars face challenges they have to work through and overcome!
Thanks for the very kind comment, Gordon. I must be quick to deflect the “superstar” badge, you won’t see me putting Paganini Caprices on UA-cam. But I think the tortoise/hare theme is valuable. My most successful students have been not the geniuses, but the ones who worked enthusiastically.
As a singer as well as a clarinetist, I'm partial to the term "onset" to refer to the start of the sound.
Thanks! That might have a chance, and worth a try, but there’s the same tinge of connotation. The New Oxford American dictionary says onset is “the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant . . .” If singers already use it, though, it could trasfer.
Great video Mr. Howell Thanks!
The timing of this video couldn't be any better from my point of view. This book was an important part of my early years as a clarinetist, and I have students who are approaching the level where they could use it. It would be great to pull it out with increased insight in my own practicing before I start them on it.
Well that’s because you work with Michael! He heard me play with the Independence Group! I’d LOVE to come out and sub!
Thanks for making this video, Jack! Studied with 2 Galper students 1 of which is Mr. Rusinek. Lots of good stuff in Galper's books. Instead of the word "attack" I think release.
Hmmm, release the note, release the hounds - I can see it. As long as we’re releasing a focused airstream and not releasing embouchure tension to start the phrase the image could work. Thanks for that.
I use release as well, specifically because it helps my students conceptualize the airstream and synchronize their lungs with their tongues.
Love your work and advice. Will definitely get the book. Now here's a good one for you -"Mindsets" by Carol Dwek. It debunks the myth of natural born talent.
Thanks, just put it on Kindle.
Hal Galper is a great piano player. He had a selection in UA-cam music library. People make videos with Hal Galper background music.
That’s lateral thinking, NA, I approve.