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Questions to ask pupils in clinics, classes or exams


� What is the diaphragm and how is it used in clarinet playing?
� What is pressurized air?
� Describe how to form the embouchure
� How do we create a jet of air?
� In which direction should the air be propelled?
� What is the function of the lips and jaw?
� What is the ideal position of the right hand index and thumb?
� What is a squeak?
� How does the clarinet over - blow and how do the harmonics
affect the high register of the clarinet.
� What role does the thumb play?
� How does articulation benefit from a correctly supported air
stream?
� How does the way we breathe affect (a) nerves (b) technical
control?
� Why is a warm up necessary?
� What physical and mental warm ups can we do to help combat
nerves
� Name some gadgets that help the clarinettist
� Quote some good tips for a teacher
� Try to think of an original view to revolutionize the way we teach
and learn - be prepared to illustrate this
� Describe at least two methods of articulation














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