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Dear Guests, Welcome to my blog which I treat like a creative garden where I regularly plant and change this and that be it poetry, philosophy, an Oboe Brilliance lesson, an essay of some kind, or a journal about composing. Visit every Monday for oboe coaching which is also helpful for many melodic instrumentalists. Musically yours, Kathryn
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"How do you compose?" That is the most commonly asked question I hear.
This blog is a window into my creative process and philosophies as a composer and instrumentalist. At times it may contain music, photos, and poetry as well. May you enjoy, return, and benefit!   My Archives  September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009
Oboe Brilliance: intonation lesson #3
Sirens and the Sea timing and atmosphere of listening Oboe Brilliance: intonation lesson #2 Last day of summer Music and integrity Oboe Brilliance: intonation lesson #1 new blogging schedule Music loft August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 |
Oboe Brilliance: Intonation lesson #2 ©Kathryn Potter 2009
This lesson is a continuation of intonation lesson #1 and is designed to be practiced with the La minor drone which is available on my website www.kathrynpotter.com located on the music page. Even without the drone, you can practice some of these techniques. This lesson is also useful for non oboists as well. Reminder: As always, use the fastest possible airstream with consistent diaphragmatic support while listening/playing, and use your double “O” embouchure! Practice #1: A) While listening to the La minor drone, focus playing the pitch concert A while you hear the other notes in relationship to A. Play A440 as long as possible. B) Repeat while creating a gradual crescendo and decrescendo while maintaining perfect intonation. C) Do this also with A up an octave, and then again, with the highest A in the top register (for advanced players). D) Do this with other notes in La natural minor. Practice #2: A) Repeat a note in A natural minor over and over again as you gradually flatten the pitch as much as possible hopefully all the way down to the next ˝ step if not beyond. B) Listen carefully then play that same sellected pitch as one sustained note perfectly in tune. C) Repeat the same note you started to flatten, only now raise it gradually more and more as much as possible. D) Listen carefully and play that pitch spot on perfectly in tune. Have fun! Musically yours, Kathryn Potter |
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