Super Long Tones Warm-up

Adapted from Bil Jackson, and excerpted from the Better Clarinet Tone course
Play each scale in one breath, with a metronome as slow as you can manage.
(Try starting with quarter note = 88)
Look in a mirror to ensure that your shoulders and ngers remain relaxed.

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Aim for the smoothest possible connection between notes, and a steady airstream.

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If you hear any "bumps" in the sound, repeat intervals until they are smooth.

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Play with the most beautiful tone possible.

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Focus on your belly/ab muscles pushing out as you blow with a fast, steady, airstream.

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