2017-2018 TMEA All-State Clarinet Etude No. 1
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- This is Etude No. 18 in Bb Major from Cyrille Rose's 32 Etudes for Clarinet.
"Performance Guide: [Taken from the TMEA website]
While slow, consistent practice with metronome in eighth note pulse will help develop steady pulse and rhythmic accuracy, this etude is best executed feeling a “big beat” pulse in 2, so that the numerous roulades flow lyrically. Be attentive to practicing and preparing with optimal sound and constant air support. Match tone between stepwise notes and arpeggiated notes alike, so that the sound is smooth, even and matched throughout. Maintain a fast, focused air stream when crossing the breaks to minimize the difference between throat tone notes and all others. Provide a solid river of air throughout for notes to float upon while follow the cascading shapes of line with the air. Place the 32nd notes in measures 5, 6 and 13, 14 with rhythmic accuracy. Feel and hear each note of the 32nd passages clearly, cleanly, and evenly. Because the key temporarily modulates to minor at measure 17, the marked meno mosso is an effective expressive element. Be sure to take the initial tempo when the theme returns at measure 25. Check fingerings carefully, particularly at measure 40, so that whenever C follows or precedes an E-flat, it is played with the left pinky. Accents and tenuto markings provide stylistic intensity. Observe them carefully, using faster, denser air rather than heavier tongue stroke. In measures 46 and 48, observe articulation markings diligently with a light yet clear tongue stroke. The large slurs over the bars indicate phrasing."
Texan musicians must be INSANE
The people that pick the etudes certainly are!
They are. Lots of kids take serious private lessons. Best all state musicians in the country.
This was a Texas All-State audition piece when I was in high school as well. I believe it was from pick-up to 25 to the end.
Hmm.. Ferling etude 18 for saxophones sounds the exact same
Great job! But I would work on your dynamic contrast. Your softs are too soft, and I wish you wouldn’t clip your notes! Great job though!
Thanks. I'm working on my setup so I can achieve all dynamics more easily and with more control. At the time of recording, I was playing on a pretty resistant setup.
@@stepheniansavage what is your setup for this vid?
@@emjay2045 Honestly, I don’t remember. I was 4 years ago after all…😵💫
I’m now playing on a Behn Evoke and Legere 3.25 that I like quite a lot!
@@stepheniansavage “Evoke?”
@@emjay2045 Yeah, here's a link. I think he might have rebranded it. www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/product-page/epic-g-series-bb-clarinet-mouthpiece
looks like i’ve been playing this waaaaaay too fast 🙃
It's always better to be slower and cleaner than fast and messy! That being said, play it at the tempo you feel comfortable. If you can play it faster and still maintain clarity, go ahead!
How could I get my hands on a copy of this music? Seems like something good for me to practice
It's available here. imslp.org/wiki/32_Etudes_for_Clarinet_(Rose,_Cyrille)
@@stepheniansavage Thank you!
@@CarrettBarrett No problem. Also, if you need more clarinet etudes in your life (who doesn't lol), then look up the 40 studies by Rose as well.
+Clarinet God is right about dynamic contrast and also don't let the 32nd notes in the 2nd and 4th lines stick out
What tempo is this and what does each eighth note? Ex) each 8th note = 100 tempo
It's about 72 bpm to the dotted quarter or 216(!) to the 8th. Because the tempo of the 8th is so fast, it's hard to play it accurately when counting to six, so I recommend trying to feel it in 2 (after your done with lots and lots of slow practice, of course!).
What tempo are you going 72?
Yes, or thereabouts.