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There will always be someone telling you you’re wrong. The choice is yours to listen to them or not. [read more]
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Ring pop?
Kiddo: mommy, can I have a ring pop? Me: no, not this late at night. Kiddo: fine, then you can’t buy me roller skates tomorrow. Me: works for me. Kiddo: (audible huff) Either they don’t understand how this works, or they’re training to be a master of reverse psychology. [read more]
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“Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.” Mal Reynolds, “Firefly” [read more]
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Hand Position
This post describes the best way to place your hands when playing clarinet. This is a great check-up for anyone who’s put the instrument down for a while, or if you’re just starting to play clarinet for the first time. Right Hand Placement This thumb is used to hold the instrument up in place. The correct spot to place the thumbrest is the line where the nail and finger meet. Work on keeping the thumbrest in this spot. Your fingers will bunch up and have trouble covering holes & other keys if your thumb isn’t in the right spot. Thumb… [read more]
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So Kiddo has found their baby toy piano. They’ll “sneak away” to go play it. I think I’ll start leaving my clarinet out. [read more]