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This might be an odd one, but: I had a dentists visit and we were talking about the viola etc. and she asked, if I have my teeth closed together when playing or if there is space between them (since apparently the teeth should be touching only while eating and not otherwise) - I realized I never actively thought about it while playing, but I believe I have them closed.

So, what is your situation? Are they apart or touching; and if they are apart - do you close them when doing shifts down and helping yourself with the chin a bit?

Disclaimer: I had some bad jaw clenching habits when playing from childhood that I’m working on, so the result isn’t completely natural to me 😅

Dear clarinetists, does anyone maybe have access to the manuscript of the 1st Brahms sonata? I know it is in the library in NY, but I sadly do not have the means to somehow get to it as a student from a smaller country from the other side of the world - I would still nonetheless love to see it, to get a better feel of the music. Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

Does anyone maybe know how to find Brahms’ manuscripts (preferably online)?

When performing pieces I always love to check the source, but I am a bit confused about Brahms sonatas (specifically the op. 120, no. 1 - either the clarinet or viola edition would work), and it’s my first solo Brahms. Could anyone maybe help?

Ok, dear violists, when filming auditions videos or at an audition - do you play the 5th suite in the scordatura or in the normal tuning?

Example: I have to film a movement of Bach (and would love to do the 5th) for an orchestra audition video with a few other pieces without cuts in between. What would you do? Is the tuning in between too messy? 👀