This is the second post in a series on saxophone fingering options. As I discussed in my previous article on…
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Technique
Crossing the Break on Clarinet – Smoothly!
There are many factors that contribute to clarinet players going smoothly from A to B in the staff. Many people…
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Practice for the Developing Trumpet Player
As a developing trumpet player, knowing what to practice can be a daunting task. Daily practice is important for all…
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4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering
Clarinet is an instrument with many alternate fingerings and adjusted fingering options which can be overwhelming to students. It can also be overwhelming…
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The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”
With so many options for clarinet fingerings, there are certain rules we follow when determining which one to use depending…
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Three Quick Ways to Check Your Percussionist’s Grip From the Podium
The percussionist’s grip on sticks or mallets is as fundamental as the embouchure a wind player forms. The younger the…
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Teaching Clarinets to “Roll to A” Isn’t Enough
If you’re teaching clarinets to “Roll to A” that’s good – but it’s not enough. The left index finger is…
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