Im a beginner clarinet just started playing in February, I have to play this on Saturday for a region audition, is there any advice that could help me?
+Khefren Sackey It took me about an hour to put up the videos once the etudes were released. Probably about 10 years to learn how to play the clarinet/music.
I know that the sixteenth notes should be a light staccato, but are the eighth notes supposed to be held out longer so it doesn't sound like a sixteenth note or are they supposed to be staccato like? And for the marcato, should I be using more air (like in a short accented way) or like a short, hard staccato?
T N It depends. There are eighths with wedges over them meaning stacatissimo, some with dots for staccato, and some normal. The eighths with accents should be done primarily with the air, the wedges should be done with the tongue (hard staccato).
MrFutureSkills I played what was on the page. It's important to remember that I played this etude in a way that would be competitive for the all-state auditions, not for public consumption. In addition, this etude is generally thought of to be an etude to teach light, fast articulation in a dance form. Listen to the slow etude if you want to hear more shape.
+Maggie Kleck You can never go wrong with long tones. A strong knowledge of scales and particularly dominant 7th chords would help with the middle section. A proper staccato (as in you stop the notes with your tongue) is also paramount.
Matthew Lara I play a B40 Lyre with Rico reserve 3.5 reeds. I usually recommend either the M15 or M13 lyre and strength 4 reeds for students. I play a bay ligature but I really don't think it matters very much.
TheAlphaPawn It depends. If you can play high F by itself then you just need to relax when you play it in context. If you can't then it's a much bigger problem. Generally more mouthpiece and higher tongue position is needed.
Make sure you are using a soft reed, probably a 3. I've never played anything more open than a B40 Lyre so you're going to have to experiment with where you place your bottom lip and how much bite to take. The facing is medium long so it shouldn't be too different.
+Eric Chi I am currently on a RICO X0 mouthpiece and currently in the market for a new mouthpiece.I find it easy to have a good tone in the high register,but it feels resistant in the throat tone register.I have tried a variety of reeds:3.5,3.5+,and 4.It has a great tone quality,but I want something more open,but not to open so I can use a size 4 reed.
+clarinetfanatic09 If you want to use a 4, you are going to have to buy a mouthpiece with a closed facing. You can look into Vandoren M13, M13 Lyre, and M15. If you want to buy a custom mouthpiece, the tip opening would have to be less than 105mm and most likely a long to medium long facing.
i've been playing this etude wrong the ENTIRE time i've had it 😳
+Michael Liu. You can't count this in quarter notes. It's either dotted quarters or eighths. This recording is about dotted quarter=78.
This yall etude glad im not in texas
You're amazing! This video helped me so much.
i look at this and think how much easier this year's etudes are compared to past year's
i really liked the last 3 lines of this etude
+Max Jiang same
this is a bass clarinet etude now
How do I work on achieving the light feel and boncy-ness to this?
do you have this in different tempos?
Im a beginner clarinet just started playing in February, I have to play this on Saturday for a region audition, is there any advice that could help me?
Find as much in-person help as possible. You are not in a great position to start with.
I have to play this for my band tryout in school. I'm going to be a freshman. RIP me
Man. How long did it take you to get this etude that fluently?
+Khefren Sackey It took me about an hour to put up the videos once the etudes were released. Probably about 10 years to learn how to play the clarinet/music.
I couldn't even play lol I'm still a beginner on clarinet and its today
Are you doing a recording of the TMEA clarinet etudes for 2016-2017?
Yes, they will be up tomorrow.
I know that the sixteenth notes should be a light staccato, but are the eighth notes supposed to be held out longer so it doesn't sound like a sixteenth note or are they supposed to be staccato like? And for the marcato, should I be using more air (like in a short accented way) or like a short, hard staccato?
T N It depends. There are eighths with wedges over them meaning stacatissimo, some with dots for staccato, and some normal. The eighths with accents should be done primarily with the air, the wedges should be done with the tongue (hard staccato).
What would the tempo of this be if it were set to quarter note gets the beat on a metronome?
hi I'm just asking if your going to post the new etude
They will be up tomorrow.
I'd just like to ask why you didnt do any phrasing. There is no shaping. You're not evening playing the Etude you're playing at it.
MrFutureSkills I played what was on the page. It's important to remember that I played this etude in a way that would be competitive for the all-state auditions, not for public consumption. In addition, this etude is generally thought of to be an etude to teach light, fast articulation in a dance form. Listen to the slow etude if you want to hear more shape.
I know I'm kind of late but how come you play the eighth notes staccato like in measure 4, 5, and 6 when there is no marking? Thanks. @Eric Chi
I think it's really a stylistic thing. It's essentially a dance and it would sound very funny if the notes were not short.
+Eric Chi Oh ok. Thank you for responding especially because I'm this late.
What would you consider good warm ups to enhance the technical parts of this etude?
+Maggie Kleck You can never go wrong with long tones. A strong knowledge of scales and particularly dominant 7th chords would help with the middle section. A proper staccato (as in you stop the notes with your tongue) is also paramount.
for the different tonguing patterns how would I practice this.
Most of the patterns slur the first two notes. Count in 6 until you know what the patterns are. Clipping slurs also helps.
Can you set the video as where they can be saved in offline mode!?
Oh, you're still doing the clarinet things?
Dotted quarter this time is=63-76. So how would it go in this tempo range?
+ÎŌRÎ ŸÅGÂMĪ This recording is about dotted quarter=78.
hey what combination of reeds and mouth piece do you recommend? (: and what type of ligature are you using??
Matthew Lara I play a B40 Lyre with Rico reserve 3.5 reeds. I usually recommend either the M15 or M13 lyre and strength 4 reeds for students. I play a bay ligature but I really don't think it matters very much.
How would you recommend practicing this etude ?
Exactly What tempo did you take it at?
Christa Carbajal Around dotted quarter=78.
Can you make a slow version of all three etudes? Please??
Gethsemani Caro Sorry, but these videos are supposed to be models for students. Don't try to copy them. I'll answer any questions you have.
Gethsemani Caro You can click the settings button in the bottom right corner of the video screen above and change the speed to .5 or .25. Have fun!
In measure 26, how are you fingering Gb in that descending run
In the front.
Do you have any tips as to how to play that high F in measure 32?
TheAlphaPawn It depends. If you can play high F by itself then you just need to relax when you play it in context. If you can't then it's a much bigger problem. Generally more mouthpiece and higher tongue position is needed.
I live in AliceTx and played this for district. I advanced:)
Where are you from? What district
I'm in Region 11 too Odyssey314!
Very difficult piece to sightread.
how would you recommend practicing measures 17-34?
+BSPlanes Repetition with a metronome. Work on it in chunks, making sure you pay attention to the details.
Where can I get the PDF for this etude? I really like it!
+Christina Charles It's number 23: petrucci.mus.auth.gr/imglnks/usimg/c/c0/IMSLP292010-SIBLEY1802.22149.d718-39087023640123vol._2_score.pdf
Can you upload the bass clarinet etudes?💜💜💜
OYO DALY Bass recordings are up. I'll try to put new ones up when I have access to a bass.
How do you practice this with a metronome?
+Alexis Koladycz I would practice it counting eighth notes at first. That means 6 beats per measure and the eighth note gets the beat.
Can I use a yamaha c4 mouth piece?
Crimson Playz Yes, but it's not recommended. They are not the worst mouthpieces but very far from the best.
Eric Chi ok thanks
Do you have any tips on playing an open mouthpiece?
How open?
+Eric Chi Like a B45(119)
Make sure you are using a soft reed, probably a 3. I've never played anything more open than a B40 Lyre so you're going to have to experiment with where you place your bottom lip and how much bite to take. The facing is medium long so it shouldn't be too different.
What mouthpiece do you use?
+clarinetfanatic09 I play a variety of different mouthpieces depending on the situation. I usually recommend a Vandoren M13 lyre for students.
+Eric Chi I am currently on a RICO X0 mouthpiece and currently in the market for a new mouthpiece.I find it easy to have a good tone in the high register,but it feels resistant in the throat tone register.I have tried a variety of reeds:3.5,3.5+,and 4.It has a great tone quality,but I want something more open,but not to open so I can use a size 4 reed.
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+clarinetfanatic09 If you want to use a 4, you are going to have to buy a mouthpiece with a closed facing. You can look into Vandoren M13, M13 Lyre, and M15. If you want to buy a custom mouthpiece, the tip opening would have to be less than 105mm and most likely a long to medium long facing.
I am in 8th grade, I have to play this, I made the Region last year, I can do it this year, plus I can already play it