Ricardo Morales Talks about his Clarinet
Thu, 02/07/2013 - 1:32pm
Ricardo Morales has worked a lot with Backun Musical Services, whose mission is "Reinventing the Clarinet One Piece at a Time". In their latest edition of Clarinet Concepts, Ricardo Morales tells us about his own clarinet, which he worked with Morrie Backun to develop. Ricardo's clarinet is made from Cocobolo wood which produces a "very gentle beautiful sound".
Piano Tips from Christie Peery: Practice Slowly
Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:58am
Here's a great tip from Christie Peery for anyone learning to play piano, or any other instrument for that matter: slow down. We all know fast playing can be a challenge, but so can playing slow because it forces you to really be deliberate in your playing and hear each note. When playing a piano scale slow, you'll hear which fingers are weaker so you can focus on them to make sure each has an equally rich tone and attack.
As Christie says, "one of the best ways to learn to play fast is actually by playing slow, because that's what's going to develop your muscles." So it's important to take the time to practice slow on your instrument; over time your muscles will strengthen and your playing (and speed) will improve!
Here's a great tip from Christie Peery for anyone learning to play piano, or any other instrument for that matter: slow down. We all know fast playing can be a challenge, but so can playing slow because it forces you to really be deliberate in your playing and hear each note. When playing a piano scale slow, you'll hear which fingers are weaker so you can focus on them to make sure each has an equally rich tone and attack.
As Christie says, "one of the best ways to learn to play fast is actually by playing slow, because that's what's going to develop your muscles." So it's important to take the time to practice slow on your instrument; over time your muscles will strengthen and your playing (and speed) will improve!
Mussorgsky for Trumpet - Pictures at an Exhibition Analysis
Wed, 01/23/2013 - 8:34am
In this excerpt from his online classical trumpet lessons, David Bilger analyzes the signature phrase from "Pictures at an Exhibition".
The difference between good technique and great technique when it comes to requisite orchestral excerpts for auditions or competitions, can be a fine line.
What Makes for Effective Violin Lessons
Fri, 01/18/2013 - 12:08pm
Violin lessons: the phrase conjures up dreary black-and-white images of young boys, violin cases in hand, dressed in thick wool suits. They’re being bundled off to visit a stern maestro who might as well be a doctor! And isn’t that what violin lessons are? A series of check-ups? If you’re pronounced healthy after enough of these sessions, you emerge as a better violinist!
I haven’t known very many violinists who kept playing after lessons like that. A great violin teacher should be like a personal trainer, and the lessons should be like sessions at the best-equipped health club. There are shiny machines filling every corner of the main room, with smaller rooms adjoining. Each of these smaller rooms has specialty equipment to work various parts of the body. And the trainer knows the ins and outs of all this equipment.
Violin lessons: the phrase conjures up dreary black-and-white images of young boys, violin cases in hand, dressed in thick wool suits. They’re being bundled off to visit a stern maestro who might as well be a doctor! And isn’t that what violin lessons are? A series of check-ups? If you’re pronounced healthy after enough of these sessions, you emerge as a better violinist!
I haven’t known very many violinists who kept playing after lessons like that. A great violin teacher should be like a personal trainer, and the lessons should be like sessions at the best-equipped health club. There are shiny machines filling every corner of the main room, with smaller rooms adjoining. Each of these smaller rooms has specialty equipment to work various parts of the body. And the trainer knows the ins and outs of all this equipment.
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