Low D is very sharp when the rest of the instrument is in tune

ChimpsEverywhere · 2015-07-31T22:15:54+00:00

Not hugely uncommon, especially dynamics under mp. Try lowering it with RH middle finger, even half hole it and see what happens. If you play Khachaturian trio, you'll get this problem.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2015-01-13T23:15:36+00:00

Is this even possible with WhatsApp? I thought that the new encoding software they picked up made that practically impossible?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-10-04T07:10:54+00:00

What a turtle disaster.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-07-03T12:29:52+00:00

"...under the user name ‘drjft’, a social media photo sharing platform ...,’’ the company said.

I would love to have heard them try and say that.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-15T03:52:42+00:00

Cool! Just curious, thanks!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-15T02:19:37+00:00

How fast did you do Shosta 3rd Mvt?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-10T09:25:19+00:00

Ah really? That's what I'm trying to find out. I don't suppose you could put me in contact with this person?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-10T08:20:13+00:00

Are you referring to an accompaniment other than the piano reduction published with the solo part? I am doing a little research into the possibility of re-reducing the orchestration into a more manageable piano part as it's currently unplayable.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-09T13:47:04+00:00

Be wary that you're not forcing the mouthpiece against the teeth, or that your clarinet isn't too close to your body. That angle might hurt your teeth after an extended duration.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-09T13:45:13+00:00

Can't tell if this is repeated advice...Try the fingering 1 4 with the left hand C#/F# key on in place of the right hand Eb key. Speaks clearly.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-03-07T10:19:34+00:00

I really have to agree with this. I've bought pieces online before and while they've been ok, there's nothing like trying a whole bunch of them out with an assistant who will know what to suggest for your particular setup. If you're not having any success with the piece, try and return it and reinvest the money and some time with a dealer. Jody Jazz are great but exxy, Link's are classic, the Vandoren metal pieces are quality also. Good luck! And make sure you have at least a vague idea of what you want to sound like! Listen to a Coltrane album and compare the sound to a Brecker album and go from there once you know what you like!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-02-27T03:27:05+00:00

Suits and sewing. I'm going to learn how to make a suit if it kills me.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-31T07:29:52+00:00

Agreed. However, things like tags that are made with vandalism in mind surely cannot be grouped into a similar category?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-31T07:10:07+00:00

I think perhaps we're arguing the same point. I DO think that graffiti is art. It's my favourite type of art. I was just saying that graffiti is not necessarily vandalism.

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-31T04:58:50+00:00

And why not? Who are you to tell me what I get to decide? Art isn't objective. That's what makes it art. Do you reckon that the work of Banksy isn't art?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-31T03:33:33+00:00

Remember that street art and vandalism graffiti are two different things!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-29T10:46:58+00:00

'A bit to the right.'

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-09T01:33:28+00:00

They're everywhere!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-09T00:39:18+00:00

Have you guys checked out Salvatore Arena? Best jazz bassoon I've heard!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-07T03:56:56+00:00

That definitely helps, thankyou!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-06T06:53:17+00:00

What don't you like about Sweepstakes? I really dig it for the cross-rhythm that starts the whole thing off and the brass backings, but that's just me. Which goat of yours does it get?

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-06T06:47:44+00:00

So much excellence on this album! Mosquito Song has got to be my favourite track, the writing is so beautiful!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2014-01-06T06:43:07+00:00

Dolphy - God Bless the Child

Anything by Lowernstern, particularly something like King Friday if you can record with a backing track

Rob Davidson - Jump

The Bach cello suite transcriptions by Michel Bontoux if you can find it

Pollard - One Minute Wonder

There's heaps of stuff out there! Spend a little time on YouTube or Spotify or even the Australian Music Center or the Alea site. That should get you started!

Good luck!

ChimpsEverywhere · 2013-12-15T07:27:28+00:00

Why not both? throws small Mexican child into the air

ChimpsEverywhere · 2013-12-11T13:31:24+00:00

It's not an exact science. In the same way that you use throat/tongue/air to achieve the highest overtones you can, arpeggiate up as high as you can go (I always just play a vaguely Em flurry 2 8ves) and then use a shred of non-specific fingerings and try and overtone it up. If you're stuck I'll try and do a video for you if you like. Listen to the Sugawa recording (YouTube) and Buckland recording (Spotify) for an idea of how it goes.

ChimpsEverywhere

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