calisthenics for brass and other methods

[robert8985]

Hey i just picked up the Clarke method book, the Colin Advanced lip flexibilities, and the Caruso Calisthenics for Brass. I want to incorporate all of these into my daily practice. and i was wondering how to work them in and how much to do from each book in one practice sessions. how much should i work it each day? also, what do everyone else's practice sessions include? any info is helpful

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[_bugleboy]

Robert,

To my knowledge, Carmine did not use the Colin book. Here's how he used the Clarke book with me.

First week:
Take Ex. 1-6 and slur slowly for a week, two eighths to a beat at mm=60.

Second week:
Slur Ex. 1-6 fast for a week, six eighth notes to a beat.
Plus add Ex. 7-12 slur slow.

Third week:
Ex. 1-6 single tongue slow
Ex. 7-12 slur fast
Ex. 13-18 slur slow

Fourth week:
Ex. 1-6 single tongue fast
Ex. 7-12 single tongue slow
Ex. 13-18 slur fast
Ex. 19-25 slur slow

Fifth week:
Ex. 1-6 double tongue slow
Ex. 7-12 single tongue fast
Ex. 13-18 single tongue slow
Ex. 19-25 slur fast
Ex. 27-31 slur slow

Sixth week:
Ex. 1-6 double tongue fast
Ex. 7-12 double tongue slow
Ex. 13-18 single tongue fast
Ex. 19-25 single tongue slow
Ex. 27-31 slur fast
Ex. 32-36 slur slow

Seventh week:
Ex. 7-12 double tongue fast
Ex. 13-18 double tongue slow
Ex. 19-25 single tongue fast
Ex. 27-31 single tongue slow
Ex. 32-36 slur fast
Ex. 37-40 slur slow

The pattern should be clear at this time. On Ex. 133 you would use triple tonguing instead of double tonguing.

Apply the Four Rules to these exercises and DISREGARD all dynamic and phrase markings. Everything will be played at MF.





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Charles Raymond

[ This Message was edited by: bugleboy on 2002-08-07 16:14 ]

[derekph]

Holy bajoli. That's a ton of shnizit. I think I'll copy this down. I kind of gave up on the clarke's about a month ago. Maybe it's time I come back.

[_bugleboy]

I think it took me around two years to get thru the Clarke book, doing it this way. But you will have played it through six times.

Carmine had a lot of respect for Herbert L.