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Why did you choose the clarinet?
Did you choose to play the clarinet? Or does it sometimes feel like the clarinet chose you? We all have a story of how we came to be clarinet players. How did you discover the clarinet and what aboutâŠ
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What tricky passage are you struggling with?
This week Iâd love to know about tricky passages youâre working on! Whether itâs from clarinet repertoire, an audition youâre preparing, pieces youâre learning with your community band or just aâŠ
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If you could master the technique of any clarinetist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
Dear fellow tonebase clarinetists, Imagine for a moment, closing your eyes, playing that first note, and when you open them, you have the impeccable technique of one of the world's most iconicâŠ
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What is your favorite clarinet accessory?
Do you have a clarinet accessory that you canât live without? There are so many to choose from these days! Maybe it's a Koiiman thumb rest, a harness or a special case for your reeds? Or,âŠ
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What is your go-to piece of clarinet music that always lifts your mood?
Dear fellow clarinetists! Iâm curious: What is your go-to piece of clarinet music that always brings a smile to your face and lifts your mood? For me, itâs Evan Zipporyn playing Steve Reichâs NewâŠ
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Show us Your Mouthpiece!
This week, I wanted to ask you: what mouthpiece do you play? Have you always played the same one? Have you ever considered upgrading your mouthpiece? Share a photo of your mouthpiece (or mouthpieces!âŠ
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A Recording That Never Gets Old
Some recordings have an almost magical qualityâno matter how many times we listen, we always discover something new. Whether itâs the subtle phrasing of a legendary pianist,âŠ
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Your Favorite âA-Haâ Moment on tonebase
As musicians, weâre always striving to deepen our understanding and refine our craft. Sometimes, all it takes is one key insightâa fresh perspective, a technical breakthrough,âŠ
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How Do You Deal with Performance Anxiety?
đ¶ Discussion of the Week: How Do You Deal with Performance Anxiety? đ¶ No matter how experienced we are, performance anxiety is something many musicians and singers face at some point in theirâŠ
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Whatâs the Last Concert That Inspired You?
đ¶ Discussion of the Week: Whatâs the Last Concert That Inspired You? đ¶ As musicians, we know that live performances have the power to move us, challenge us, and reignite our passion for music.âŠ
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What is your favorite Etude book?
Weâve all probably spent our fair share of hours playing etudes. Is there a book â old or new â that stands out to you? It could be one of the old reliable books,âŠ
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What advice would you give to someone just starting to play the clarinet?
Letâs try to think back to when we first started learning to play the clarinet. Whatâs the one thing where you think, âI wish someone had told me thisâ about our amazing instrument?âŠ
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Have you ever played the wrong clarinet in a concert?
If you play in an orchestra, band, or even in chamber music, and youâre switching back and forth between Bb and A clarinets, it can sometimes be a little bit too easy to grab the wrong one.âŠ
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Show us your mouthpiece!
We clarinetists can often get a little obsessive about our mouthpieces, and itâs no wonder: itâs the piece of equipment that has the greatest impact on our sound, range and articulation,âŠ
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What's your favorite piece for wind/concert band?
A lot of us tonebase clarinetists play in a wind/concert band and understandably love every minute of it! Thereâs nothing quite like sitting in a big section of clarinets and we usually get the bestâŠ
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What is on your musical bucket list?
We all have dreams and aspirations that drive our musical journeys! Whether it's mastering a challenging piece, performing at a specific venue, or collaborating with a favorite artist,âŠ
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Who are your clarinet heroes?
We all have clarinetists in mind, whose concerts weâve seen or teaching weâve experienced, who inspire us to reach new heights! đ Who are your clarinet heroes? Whether itâs a legendary performer,âŠ
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What is your favorite time of day to practice and why?
We all have our unique rhythms when it comes to practice, and we want to hear from you! Whatâs your favorite time of day to dive into your music, and why?âŠ
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Share a picture of whatâs on your music stand!
We want to see whatâs inspiring you! Share a photo of your music stand and let us in on the pieces youâre currently working on. Whether itâs your current solo repertoire, a favorite book of studies,âŠ
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What's your favorite piece by Weber?
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) is one of the most widely played and important composers for us as clarinetists. He wrote many works that feature the clarinetist as soloist, from his Concertino,âŠ
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What would you like to see on tonebase Clarinet?
Are there any artists or topics that you feel would be perfect for tonebase â that we havenât added yet? Whatâs missing? Was there anything you were expecting or hoping to see that we didnât think of?âŠ
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Show us your clarinet!
Is there a story behind how you came to play your clarinet? What make and model is it? Are you a lifelong Buffet player, or do you prefer Selmer? Or perhaps some other brand altogether?âŠ
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What is your routine for breaking in reeds?
We all have different routines for making our reeds work best for us, and some of us like to think of this as a reed âbattle planâ, part of our preparation for our practicing for the week,âŠ
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What music are you practicing right now?
Here at tonebase, we share knowledge not just about clarinet fundamentals, but also about the inner workings of the repertoire that means the most to you.âŠ
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What are your fall practice goals?
Whether you call it fall or autumn, the cosy season is starting for those of us in the northern hemisphere! Itâs time to curl up at home with a big cup of coffee and⊠practice!âŠ
