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tonebase Clarinet Course

Balancing Air and Articulation When Starting Notes

Taught by renowned clarinet player

Michael Wayne

In this course, Michael Wayne discusses the foundation of articulation: how we start notes on the clarinet. He will help you improve the lightness of your tongue and give you different strategies for when and how you might start notes in different ways. An unmissable class for any clarinetist wanting to improve the quality of their articulation!

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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

Balancing Air and Articulation When Starting Notes

In this course, Michael Wayne discusses the foundation of articulation: how we start notes on the clarinet. He will help you improve the lightness of your tongue and give you different strategies for when and how you might start notes in different ways. An unmissable class for any clarinetist wanting to improve the quality of their articulation!

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Michael Wayne

Former member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops Orchestra, Michael Wayne teaches clarinet at Eastman School of Music, where he is renowned as one of the great teachers of the clarinet.

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