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Welcome, this is Terry Ewell. Weissenborn labels study number 6 allegretto
grazioso. The study has a quick tempo that is, however, gracious and not too aggressive.
One common mistake made by students is accenting the slurred staccato notes. These notes should
not start with the tongue or receive an accent. Instead the pairs of notes should each receive
a slight diminuendo. The staccato marks indicate that Weissenborn wishes separation between
each slurred pair.
In the second study we discussed avoiding too much jaw motion. This study as well provides
areas where the motion of the jaw should be minimized. The eighth note scales are a perfect
place to practice the technique called "playing on the wind." The breath and embouchure should
be the same whether tongued or slurred here.
Of course the jaw or embouchure needs to move when shaping notes with a diminuendo. For
instance, the gracious staccato notes in the first two measures are shaped with slight
movements of the embouchure closing. The first two measures in line three deserve
special attention. Carefully subdivide in eighth notes the dotted quarter note so that
it is held the correct length.
The second measure features an awkward downward slur on the bassoon. I raise the first finger
and put it down forcefully for the slur. In addition, I move my jaw down and forward slightly
to help with the slur.
And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,.. (NKJV,
Genesis 3: 8)
The Garden of Eden was a sanctuary where man, woman, and God could spend time together.
The garden was tended by Adam and Eve not just for their pleasure, but also to make
a welcoming place for God. Seek to make your activities—your garden—a place where God
would want to visit.