This is the first in a series of occasional posts on clarinet tone. The tone of the clarinet is what drew me to it as a boy. Yet I am often disappointed by the tone I hear from many players.…
Sunday Music Poem and Videos: Edvard Grieg: An Artist in the North
Going into Fall, I think of shorter days, colder weather, and Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (15 June 1843 – 4 September 1907). Since this poem mentions the trolls and the mountain king, I’ve included a video of that and several…
GenevaLunch » Yodel meets Blues Brothers, John Cage and Brahms
I loved the title of this article, and for the most part it delivered as promised. I don’t know about the John Cage part… GenevaLunch » Yodel meets Blues Brothers, John Cage and Brahms. But there are a few videos…
Videos of Flow Breathing and Suspension Support Techniques
Hello again! In all fairness, some of you may have no idea what I mean by the phrases Flow Breathing and Suspension Support. Despite their descriptive names, they could mean different things. In preparation for Saturday’s 3pm Twitter discussion on…
What’s in store for the Buzzing Reed?
Dear Readers, It’s fair to say a lot has happened at the Buzzing Reed in the past few months. The Practice Journals group (or Practice Café) was started a few months ago, and the Music Teachers group a few weeks…
Hummingbird Symphony? Join me to #cr8art- a collaborative Twitter Symphony #TwitSym
Image Credit: Arlene Ness Join me to help write a collaborative work of art! A Twitter Symphony. Anyone who wishes can suggest a musical theme, rhythm, or instrument, mood, character, style. Those with musical experience can offer harmonies or even…