triplets.......help

crowmadic · 11-20-2007, 09:31 PM

I'm in a Klezmer band and I'm having trouble playing triplets in succession, especially at fast tempos. Anyone familiar with Klezmer knows how important a "good triple" is. I'm starting to focus on them in my practice sessions but I'm wondering if there are any important TMer tips?..........crow

Brekelefuw · 11-21-2007, 02:08 AM

A metronome. Work your way up to the speed. Just like everything else.

rowuk · 11-21-2007, 02:54 AM

instead of ttk-ttk, try tkt-tkt-tkt. Slowly, perfectly then build speed - just like Brekelefuw said!

crowmadic · 11-21-2007, 07:56 AM

I should have pointed out that I'm talking about slured triplets. I know there's no short cuts but I was wondering if emphisis on the first note might be helpful, or some kind of visioning, or fingering tips, etc. If not, I'll just follow the metronome trail.............thanks, crow

confuoco · 11-21-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by crowmadic

I'll just follow the metronome trail.............thanks, crow

Patric_Bernard · 11-21-2007, 08:31 AM

[quote=crowmadic;327775]I should have pointed out that I'm talking about slured triplets. I know there's no short cuts but I was wondering if emphisis on the first note might be helpful, or some kind of visioning, or fingering tips, etc.

Use a metrenome... also try and put a tiny TINY TINY emphasis on the first note and have that line up with the met...

So instead of feeling da-a-a da-a-a

You'd be feeling DA-a-a DA-a-a

crowmadic · 11-21-2007, 12:01 PM

thanks Bernard I'll do that.........crow

Vulgano Brother · 11-21-2007, 12:02 PM

For practice purposes a big accent on the beat can help, and then the fun begins...
We can phrase two triplets 123123, or 121212, or 123412.
Using a metronome is an excellent idea, and we can practice rhythm without the trumpet or the metronome while walking, chewing gum or any other semi-rhythmic activity by counting 123123123 over and over again, or using words, like "crowmadic,crowmadic..."

crowmadic · 11-21-2007, 03:16 PM

Vulgano, Those wanting to use the name Crowmadic for anything would have to contact me for permission. I don't want just anybody walking along the street repeating my name for the sake of improving their triplets. My fees are reasonable. Just contact me here and I'll tell you where to send the loot..........crow

Vulgano Brother · 11-21-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crowmadic

Vulgano, Those wanting to use the name Crowmadic for anything would have to contact me for permission. I don't want just anybody walking along the street repeating my name for the sake of improving their triplets. My fees are reasonable. Just contact me here and I'll tell you where to send the loot..........crow

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11-20-2007, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
crowmadic Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 524	triplets.......help I'm in a Klezmer band and I'm having trouble playing triplets in succession, especially at fast tempos. Anyone familiar with Klezmer knows how important a "good triple" is. I'm starting to focus on them in my practice sessions but I'm wondering if there are any important TMer tips?..........crow

11-21-2007, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brekelefuw Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 897	Re: triplets.......help A metronome. Work your way up to the speed. Just like everything else.

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rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Brand: Nat, Piston, Rotary Posts: 3,923	Re: triplets.......help instead of ttk-ttk, try tkt-tkt-tkt. Slowly, perfectly then build speed - just like Brekelefuw said!
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11-21-2007, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
crowmadic Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 524	Re: triplets.......help I should have pointed out that I'm talking about slured triplets. I know there's no short cuts but I was wondering if emphisis on the first note might be helpful, or some kind of visioning, or fingering tips, etc. If not, I'll just follow the metronome trail.............thanks, crow

11-21-2007, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Patric_Bernard Forte User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Brand: Bach, Schilke, Getzen Posts: 1,927	Re: triplets.......help [quote=crowmadic;327775]I should have pointed out that I'm talking about slured triplets. I know there's no short cuts but I was wondering if emphisis on the first note might be helpful, or some kind of visioning, or fingering tips, etc. Use a metrenome... also try and put a tiny TINY TINY emphasis on the first note and have that line up with the met... So instead of feeling da-a-a da-a-a You'd be feeling DA-a-a DA-a-a
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11-21-2007, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
crowmadic Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 524	Re: triplets.......help thanks Bernard I'll do that.........crow

11-21-2007, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,969	Re: triplets.......help For practice purposes a big accent on the beat can help, and then the fun begins... We can phrase two triplets 123123, or 121212, or 123412. Using a metronome is an excellent idea, and we can practice rhythm without the trumpet or the metronome while walking, chewing gum or any other semi-rhythmic activity by counting 123123123 over and over again, or using words, like "crowmadic,crowmadic..."
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11-21-2007, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
crowmadic Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 524	Re: triplets.......help Vulgano, Those wanting to use the name Crowmadic for anything would have to contact me for permission. I don't want just anybody walking along the street repeating my name for the sake of improving their triplets. My fees are reasonable. Just contact me here and I'll tell you where to send the loot..........crow

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