Ronald Miller
Born in 1951 in rural Connecticut, I later attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After graduation, I joined an Air Force band and obtained on a Master's in Music at Trenton State College.
After I left the Air Force, I tried working as a club musician and giving lessons for a few years. Then I changed careers to feed my family.
I still love to play the clarinet, flute, and saxophone as a hobby. I also play with a German big band and as a soloist at our church.
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After I left the Air Force, I tried working as a club musician and giving lessons for a few years. Then I changed careers to feed my family.
I still love to play the clarinet, flute, and saxophone as a hobby. I also play with a German big band and as a soloist at our church.
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BM Berklee College of Music, Boston. MA Music, Trenton State College, NJ. MABS Biblical Studies, Biblical Theological Seminary, PA. MBA Business, University of Phoenix.Affiliations
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Introduction to the Book of ExodusAn introduction to the Biblical book of Exodus, with a chart, introduction and synopsis. -
Introduction to the Book of GenesisA short introduction and overview synopsis of Genesis, the first book of the Hebrew TENACH and the Bible. -
Wild Turkey Eating Prior to ThanksgivingNative wild turkey eating in a backyard in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. With turkey season and Thanksgiving approaching on the calendar, his days may be numbered. -
Woodwinds Practice Dominant Chords Around the Circle of FifthsWritten exercises for musicians to practice dominant chords for the full range of the clarinet, saxophone, and flute. -
Mastering a Scale for the Full Range of a Woodwind InstrumentHow to master a scale and build speed and smoothness on the clarinet, saxophone, oboe or flute. -
Major Chords Around the Circle of Fifths for WoodwindsThe major chords written for woodwind musicians to practice the full range of their instruments. Written in the ranges of clarinet, saxophone, and flute and going around the circle of fifths. -
The West Point Song and Transposing a MelodyThe West Point Song is the trio from the West Point March and is transposed for flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone along with an explanation of the music theory behind transposing music. -
Scales Around the Circle of FifthsAn exercise for woodwind musicians such as clarinet, flute, saxophone, or oboe, to practice playing all twelve major scales around the circle of fifths.
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Allegro from Fantasie for Flute in a Minor by TelemannThis Allegro by Georg Philipp Telemann is suitable for performance any woodwind instrument, although written for the Baroque flute. The article gives historical and performance notes. -
The Theory of Musical Chords for Melodic InstrumentsCommon chords are built upon scales. This article will show how to construct common chords and learn their sounds on a melodic instrument. -
Musical Modes ExplainedModes are musical scales which express different moods. Used in ancient times, they have revived and used in jazz and modern music. This article explains the theory and practice of musical modes. -
Etude #2 from 18 Studies for Flute, Opus 41, by Joachim AndersonA musical exercise for woodwind, flute, oboe, clarinet or saxophone to develop and demonstrate musical facility. -
Minuet from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by MozartThe melody from the third movement, Minuet, of Eine Kleine Nacktmusik by Mozart for woodwinds or violin. A short analysis and performance notes are included. -
Practicing the Whole Tone ScaleThe whole tone scale sounds unusual to our ears. This exercise is for flute, clarinet, violin, trumpet, saxophone, or any treble clef instrument to learn all of the whole tone scales. -
Caprice No. 5 from Opus 37 by Joachim AndersonThe music and suggestions for practicing the Caprice No 5 on flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe or other woodwind. This short piece shows off the simple mastery of the instrument. -
Driving in IndiaTraffic in Andhra Pradesh, India, is quite different from traffic in America. Roads are shared by people, animals, bicycles, auto rickshaws, cars and trucks. It is not what tourists expect!
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Practicing Triplets and Eight NotesMusicians may use this exercise to practice switching between playing even eight notes and triplet rhythms. It is suitable for any woodwind.
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Jigg from Dorian TunesThe Jigg from Dorian Tunes is the third of three movements for unaccompanied woodwind written by Ronald Miller. It features the Dorian tonal mode with some interesting rhythms.
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Aire from Dorian Tunes: Music for Unaccompanied WoodwindThe Aire from Dorian Tunes is the second of three Dorian Tunes. It is suitable for clarinet, flute, oboe, or saxophone. The article provides an image of the sheet music and an analysis.
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March from Dorian TunesA march in the Dorian Mode for any woodwind such as clarinet, flute, oboe, or saxophone.
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The Garry Owen, Tune of the 7th CalvaryThe Garry Owen is associated with Gen George Custer and the Battle of Little Bighorn. It is suitable to memorize and practice in several different musical keys.
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Play Loud and Soft with This Christmas CarolMusicians can practice playing loud and soft using How Great Our Joy as an example. This carol has soft 'echo' sections which will help concentrate on musical dynamics.
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Learn to Play an Instrument by EarFor musicians who have learned to play a melodic instrument by reading music and want to be able to play by ear. A simple way to practice that will train the ear and also develop facility in all 12 major keys.
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Musicians Practice the Circle of FifthsA musical exercise for the clarinet, flute, saxophone or other woodwinds. Learn to hear chords, develop good fingering, and practice jumping over the bridge of your instrument.
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An Encounter with Ganesh in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaA traveler sees an idol of the elephant god, Ganesh, washed up on a beach in India.