Brahms: First Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; op. 120

[lamaspacos]

Good sound

[radlikewhoa]

BENJAMIN PAUL. BAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHA

[ecgtrombone]

Here are my comments to make it better than it already is...

First note needs to be strong. Tongue position could be better (arch the back of the tongue and keep it stiffer to prevent pitch fluxuation). Diminuendos and decrescendos like at 0:39 do NOT mean lose energy. Support from the diaphragm to keep the momentum and intensity. Your biggest issue is keeping energy, tongue position, and creating a constant tone. You're doing a very good job. If you can fix these things you'll be great

[ecgtrombone]

@ecgtrombone also, you're using your air a lot to articulate. the air still needs to be constant like a garden hose with a spout. the water's still behind it. it doesn't go away. So, keep the air constant behind your articulation. example is at 3:55 and 5:35. Also, try playing perfectly still infront of a mirror. Movement is a form of expression that should happen AFTER mastery, in my opinion. That will help your air support develop. (I'm not really a trombone player btw, I'm a clarinetist)

[musicashe08]

good job! this is great! i have been trying to perfect this for an audition and it gets tedious after a while but you nailed it! NICE!