I didn’t want to over think methods and get hung up on classical versus jazz up front. I just wanted a reasonable path forward. Essential Elements for Band felt like a reasonable choice.
Timeline
2023-07-21
Disassembled a clarinet
2023-07-24
First set of pads delivered
2023-07-26
Second set of pads delivered
2023-08-02
How it started
2023-08-07
Started daily practice (gave myself the first star)
2023-08-19
Star 2 - 5
2023-08-27
Star 6
2023-09-04
Star 7
2023-09-10
Star 8 and 9
2023-09-14
Star 10 and 11
2023-11-15
Started making notes with some consistency using the register key. Started mixing in exercises 119-124 with my practice.
2023-12-30
Played through the first register quiz somewhat cleanly. No squeaks or big rhythm misses but could sound smoother.
2024-01-08
Bottom Bass Boogie
2024-02-10
Star 17 (ex 125) sounded good enough for me to accept. I’m playing over the break more consistently, but not consistent yet.
2024-02-18
2024-09-21
I’m getting more consistent, but can’t count on transitioning over the break to go smoothly. Here are some cherry picked nice takes.
Over the Break Plateau
Once I got to the exercises that incorporate the register key progress slowed down for me quite a bit.
Published by Ryan Parsley