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    Default Flight of the bumblebee

    I'm still working on improving speed and dexterity... So on new years, I thought I'd start learning flight of the bumblebee... Its a great time for speed and dexterity. Anyways, the link is below.

    https://youtu.be/vnxjTG3Ac7k

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    Wesley, nice job! I think you have the speed and dexterity down!

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    Good job but that made my anxiety level go up.....too busy.
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    Nice job! We used to play this in orchestra - on clarinet. Although I won’t make to to your speed or beyond this looks like a great tune for practicing.
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    Super cool! As you get more comfortable, my recommendation is to not hunch over.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigskygirl View Post
    Nice job! We used to play this in orchestra - on clarinet. Although I won’t make to to your speed or beyond this looks like a great tune for practicing.
    Thanks! It really is a good tune to work through. Its actually a lot of fun at lower tempos.

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    Haha sorry to make you anxious! �� imagine how I felt!!!
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