Monday, September 16, 2013

What are some playing tips for Shumann's clarinet fantasy pieces first movement?

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I'm trying to learn the piece for an audition and I don't have a private teachers. I just have a few questions.
1. For the part in the middle with the repeated 8th note runs, is circular breathing required? If not how would the breathing work in that part?

2. How expressive should it be? I know that it is a romantic and expressive piece. But should I be so expressive to the point where im not following the beat as rigidly as other pieces?

Thanks!



Answer
I can't help you with the breathing. I am looking at the clarinet transcription, the original was for cello. This piece is expressive to the point of being neurotic. In general as the pitches go higher one would want to crescendo, when the pitches go lower one would want to decrescendo. However, interpretation and artistry would change the generality. You will have to play with this to decide what gets the most emotional impact for you. Mark your score and make sure your accompanist does what you want. Good luck.

Edit: re the eighth notes runs, the players I accompanied treated those sections with absolute adherence to the pulses as written but treated it dynamically.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z0TDu3WOVY

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ksH8ZUru4

Try these sites for interpretative help. Then to get the most out of your question post it on classical music section, there are some great contributors there who can help you better than I can.

How much weight should I expect to lose working with a trainer with weights 3 times?

Q. With my trainer, we do weight training for about 50 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Three other days a week, I do about 20-30 minutes of cardio. I am also on the Ali diet and carefully watch what I eat. I am now at 168 lbs 5'5, 21 year old female. What is a reasonable goal to have? And what is the time frame to have it? I just don't want to set my standards too high or too low. Thanks!


Answer
It's really very simple.

There are 2 categories of workouts and you only need to focus on one of those for weight loss.

1. Resistance training - weight lifting, sit-ups, push-ups, etc.

2. Cardiovascular Training - walking/running, swimming, jumping jacks, dancing to the oldies, etc.

You need only to focus on #2 for weight loss. #1 is good for muscle tone but does little for weight loss.

Cardiovascular exercises are simple and you don't need any fancy equipment. For successful weight loss, all you need to do is any body movements that get your heart rate higher than normal. That's what cardiovascular workouts are all about. They simply get your heart rate up and burn off fat.

You will need to keep your heart rate up for longer than 20 minutes per session in order to achieve a successful burn. The body takes that much time to warm up and begin the burn. Any huffy-puffy activity will work such as walking, running, going up and down stairs, vigorous dancing, jumping rope, just anything that makes you huff and puff. That's the key - huff and puff for over 20 minutes a session. This is how your body burns off fat.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR ADVICE ON THE SAFEST WORKOUT FOR YOU.

Don't get discouraged!

Contrary to popular TV, there is no such thing as "targeting" an area of your body for weight loss. The reality is that you will see the fattest part of your body lose weight last! You will notice it first in your face. The thickest fat is the last to go so don't lose heart if you don't see your âtargeted areaâ going anywhere at first.

Simply create a huffy-puffy workout for yourself that lasts over 20 minutes per session and stick to a daily routine for best results.

Another tip is don't rely on what the scales say everyday. That will discourage you. The better way to monitor your progress is to observe your clothes getting looser. The scales can be misleading because as you lose weight, typically you are also building muscle mass. This dual change may look like you are not losing fat when you actually are.

Checking your heart rate. Take your fingers of your left hand and place them about an inch to the right of the center of your right hand wrist as it faces palm up. This should be at your right-hand wrist below your thumb. You should feel a pulse there. Now count the number of beats in a 6 second period. Multiply that number by 10 and that's your heart rate. A reasonably safe and effective heart rate during an exercise burn is about 120 for most people 30â50 years old.

A bland diet will speed the weight loss up for sure. But if you're like me, starting a daily exercise program plus starting a bland diet is just too emotionally stressful (wink, wink). So, I say, for those of us who want some type of reward for working out everyday, continue enjoying your favorite foods - just cut your portions down. Train yourself to learn when you are satisfied as you eat a meal and stop eating at that point rather than eating until you feel full. You'll be surprised at how early in the meal you are satisfied. So, just stop eating at that point. Make a habit of it.

I am a 52 year old male and I am using a programmed treadmill which uses a combination walk/ 5 mph. run workout for 30 minutes a day. I am losing 2-3 pounds a week just doing that and cutting my favorite food portions back the way I mentioned before. My peak heart rate during this routine is 140. (Just telling you this in hopes that it will give you some idea of what 30 minutes a day will do for you so you can adjust your workout to suit your targeted weight loss time frame.)

Good luck! I hope this helps.




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