Fritz Kroepsch: 416 Daily Progressive Studies for the Clarinet - Book 1, No. 8
Channel: Robert Bloomquist
Date: 2021-01-08

Number 8.

This one really has a nice flow to it, especially when you get into the faster tempi (which I don't).  Other than that, not much to be said that hasn't been said about previous exercises (Kroepsch is still on his large leap phase).

Prior to this, I've been doing some experimenting with equipment, and today was the first time I made a small change to the setup. I'm playing on an Ishimori copper ligature instead of the usual nickel plated Bonade, and I'm using Brad Behn's Brio reeds instead of Vandoren Traditionals.  To be honest, there's not much of a difference in the sound, but that's to be expected since both the reeds and the ligatures are similar in design.

It's been interesting staying on track this week.  Originally I envisioned practicing these fully before recording them, but the last few days I've been so pressed for time that I just sat down and recorded them.  Perhaps I'll focus on getting the practicing done earlier, over the weekend, so that I can feel more comfortable just recording them on the day of.