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Willie James Matheis

Saxophonist, Composer/Arranger, Woodwind Instructor

Category: Clarinet Workshop

Scales and Arpeggios for Clarinet, Grade 3 part 2; ABRSM preparation

November 17, 2017March 31, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these exercises[…]

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Scales and Arpeggios for Clarinet, Grade 3 part 1; ABRSM preparation

November 17, 2017March 31, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these exercises[…]

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Scales and Arpeggios for Clarinet, Grade 2; ABRSM preparation

November 16, 2017May 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these exercises[…]

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Scales and Arpeggios for Clarinet, Grade 1; ABRSM preparation

November 16, 2017April 23, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these[…]

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Major Scale Workout #1 for Clarinet; Beginner-Intermediate

May 8, 2015March 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

These exercises are intended to introduce the student to all 12 Major scales. Repeating 5 notes of the scale at a time, the exercise takes this basic sequence starting on every degree of the scale (ie.[…]

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Chromatic Scale Exercise #’s 1, 2 & 3 for Clarinet (Full Range)

March 2, 2015March 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

Schedule an online lesson with Willie, Click Here   This exercise is designed to help the student practice the chromatic scale in a methodical fashion in order to maximize time, effort and results. Practice very[…]

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Mechanics of Breathing

April 2, 2014March 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

Breathing is an essential function of the human body. So essential that after about a minute without air, our brain cells start to die. Without an ample supply of air, we cease to exist; much[…]

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The Fulcrum Exercise

February 12, 2014March 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

For a copy of the Fulcrum Exercise Click here: Fulcrum Ex This may appear to be a simple exercise for developing tone, yet it is so much more. Practiced correctly, it will also improve your technique and your[…]

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Willie James Matheis in Germany with the Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Developing Your Sound

January 28, 2014May 19, 2015 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

In my previous article, I discussed the importance of timber to the listener’s experience, as well as some of the possible variations in sound quality and the importance of listening music, live as well as[…]

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Willie James Matheis jamming with Bill Athens

Sound Production: Concept

November 18, 2013January 8, 2016 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

What is the first thing the ear hears? Some would say rhythm, the pulse and groove of music has the strongest impact. Others would argue that harmony is what grabs the ear first. However integral[…]

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