I’ve been playing on Chedeville hard rubber clarinet barrels for several years now, and I love them. Which is saying a lot, since I have a collection of beautiful wood barrels from Buffet (Moennig and Chadash), from Backun (MoBa, Fatboy),…
Légère clarinet Reeds after 6 years experience
Légere reeds have made playing the clarinet more enjoyable, and much less stressful.
I can now trust the reed to be there for difficult attacks, to be responsive for articulation, to be easily tuned with reed pressure, when needed.
Video: Paul Jeanjean Clarinet Etude #1 from Book of 18, with new Accompaniment by Joseph Hallman
For the past several years, the clarinet works of composer Paul Jeanjean have been featured often in my posts, most notably his famous book of 18 Études de Perfectionnement, a collection of advanced and somewhat modern (in the 1920s) studies…
The destructive power of impatience
A path to peak performance requires a clear map of our goals. It also requires knowledge and understanding of the best methods to reach them. The destructive power of impatience cannot be underestimated in the process of attaining goals. Yet…
Coming back to life as a blogger. The importance of self-poise.
It’s been over a year since I last posted here. Several illnesses and long recoveries were partly responsible. And while I was able to work as principal clarinetist of the Columbus Symphony and teach a few private students, I had…
Strauss: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet, Bassoon, Strings and Harp
Columbus Symphony Orchestra. David Thomas clarinet, Betsy Sturdevant bassoon. Live performance of Strauss Duett Concertinto for Clarinet, Bassoon, Strings and Harp. Enjoy! Strauss: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet, Bassoon, Strings and Harp.