Clarinet Warm-Up
You have an imaginary clarinet you have to warm-up. First you rub your hands together (with your imaginary clarinet between them) to physically warm-up the wood. You put the reed in your mouth to soak, but someone asks you a question. With your tongue totally relaxed and unable to move (since the reed is on it) you respond in a funny voice, "Hold on a minute." You put your clarinet together and inhale a deep breath and begin your long tone warm-ups. Inhale for 3 counts and exhale for 12. Now its time for fast chromatic warm-ups at a forte. Inhale for 3 counts and exhale on "ssssss" at a forte for 8 counts while your fingers move rapidly. Since this clarinet is imaginary you warmed up enough. You say, "ahhhh" before you begin playing your favorite piece.
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