Greetings!
I have just returned to North Carolina from the Keith Underwood Flute Masterclass at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, a week filled with tangible learning in an open, warm, and supportive atmosphere. Thanks to Nancy Laupheimer for organizing a great class, and thanks to my classmates for sharing their learning processes.
I am grateful for the information and inspirations I have received from Keith over the past 15 or so years, and I am delighted to share a video interview with Keith filmed on August 18, 2007 at Ghost Ranch.
I have posted the first installment of the video interview here.
All segments will eventually be posted at my website.
Catherine LeGrand interviews Keith Underwood
Ghost Ranch, NM, August 18. 2007:
• On Benefits of Buzzing for Flutists
• When will we hear improvement from buzzing?
• What if our lips get numb?
• Please provide a Buzzing 101: Syllabus…
Additional segments coming in September and October!
Catherine LeGrand interviews Keith Underwood
Ghost Ranch, NM, August 18. 2007 (continued):
• More Buzzing Exercises, Lip Vibrato, and Tuning
• Timing and Sequence of Events for a Breath
• Tongue-Controlled Embouchure and Support
• On Ideal Vibrato Speed
• On Creating an Open and Supportive Atmosphere
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Thank you, Keith, for answering my questions in this interview -- and throughout the years!
Sincere best wishes to my readers,
Catherine
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ReplyDeleteso I have to say something:
This stunning video completely changed my way of flute playing, because I know now, what to do for a far better embouchure.
Thanks, Keith!
Thanks, Catherine!
Greetings,
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I'm a trumpeter/band director and have taken phone lessons with Jerome Callet. Spit buzzing works for all wind instruments. I have all my band students learn this and the results have been great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear from a band director who teaches spit buzzing to all wind students. I would not suggest it for percussionists (tongue in cheek).
I have enjoyed terrific results as a clinician working with bands on various TCE approaches.
All the best!
Thank you very much for these Keith videos Catherine. I look forward to watching them all and exploring...
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you :-).
Michel Gohler
Is Keith saying that the tongue should TOUCH the lips?
ReplyDeleteYes:-)
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to buzz and am encouraged because for a moment I got a sound much like Keith's. I'll keep on and hope the spray that now covers my computer screen decreases with time! Thank you, Catherine.
ReplyDeleteMary