Posted by: clariniano on: July 23, 2009
I’m kind of conflicted on the practice of long tones, I know of at least a couple of pieces that have a sustained long tone (the end of the Finzi Carol from his Five Bagatelles for clarinet and piano, and the end of the Lullaby movementof Srul Irving Glick’s Suite Hebraique. On the other hand, students [...]
Posted by: clariniano on: May 5, 2009
One reason why it is desirable for most students to take longer lessons weekly is because of the teacher having a comprehensive curriculum. For example, some piano students study with at least 3 books per level, often at least 4. These books may consist of the lesson book, a theory book, a technique book, and [...]
