Fao The Builder

jennyjoan | 17:18 Fri 29th Jul 2022 | ChatterBank

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Hello Builder - had a wee nosy to see if you are on.

Like I won't be bothering you too much but just wanted to let you know I had my 3rd lesson yesterday and I can play Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle, Happy Birthday.

I got the music from a free sheet music site so I was able to play the notes.

I do have knowledge of the notes from learning to play the piano and so I know notes from "lower C to B"

I printed off the The Star Spangled Banner and tried to write the notes ie C E D under the actual notes but just done this earlier but there are a couple of Fsharps and so of course I haven't a clue. But will bring this with me next week to my lesson.

Just thought you would be interested as to tell you the truth LOL nobody I know could care less. Like haven't told anybody I'm doing the lessons.

Am I doing well? LOL thanks for reading Builder

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I've just checked in JJ, and am delighted to read this.
Of course you're doing well. Just doing this at all is a good step forward.
I know it's been said before, but it's not a competition, and it's definitely not a race.
A lot of people would love to do what you're doing... if only they felt brave enough.

You want an F# ? Hold down the usual three keys on the left hand, and add just the middle finger of the right hand (usual place - just keep the other two fingers out of the way.
That's one of the many F#'s on a saxophone. Should be the same on a clarinet.

Keep going. It'll help keep your mind off your knee :o)))

jennyjoan

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Ah thanks Builder for your reply. I know it must sound like a race but I sort of wanted to play something I know the tunes and words to.

jennyjoan

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PS - Is the Fsharp not a B really and I know you have told me to keep my fingers on the first 3 notes - I take it I still keep my thumb on the back of the clarinet.

Thanks Builder