20 minute G spot? - Page 3

lonelyangel · 02-01-2004, 01:10 PM

Hi James - just my thoughts.

1) breath as necessary, through your nose, deeply and slowly
2) close your eyes to avoid distraction, open your ears, still your mind - this note is not unlike chanting "ommm" a kind of trumpet meditation
3) play it when you have the time, the inclination and the stillness of mind to stay present - its not a warm up or warm down - it is an excersize in its own right

Noel.

jamesfrmphilly · 02-01-2004, 02:43 PM

thanks, i'll give it a try 8)

Dr G · 02-04-2004, 02:32 PM

Cat Anderson wrote:

Many people ask me about the mouthpiece. Well, the mouthpiece has never played a note without your help, although a good and scientifically designed mouthpiece is very important. A mouthpiece can never substitute for ability. Once you find a comfortable mouthpiece that you like, never change. The secret of playing in the upper register is you and you only!

busnutmedic · 05-03-2004, 12:17 PM

I play the 20 minute G often, when my brother (who's also a brass player) heard it was a 20 minute G he was incredulous that I could hold it for 20 minutes

Unfortunately...I'm one of those few who have to take a breath every so often. ;)

Bonnie

camelbrass · 05-05-2004, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the description Noel.

The routine is one of the great 'hints' in brass playing.

Regards,

Trevor

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lonelyangel Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Brand: eclipse Posts: 196	Hi James - just my thoughts. 1) breath as necessary, through your nose, deeply and slowly 2) close your eyes to avoid distraction, open your ears, still your mind - this note is not unlike chanting "ommm" a kind of trumpet meditation 3) play it when you have the time, the inclination and the stillness of mind to stay present - its not a warm up or warm down - it is an excersize in its own right Noel.
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Dr G Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 147	Cat Anderson wrote: Many people ask me about the mouthpiece. Well, the mouthpiece has never played a note without your help, although a good and scientifically designed mouthpiece is very important. A mouthpiece can never substitute for ability. Once you find a comfortable mouthpiece that you like, never change. The secret of playing in the upper register is you and you only!
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05-03-2004, 12:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
busnutmedic New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: massachusetts Posts: 27	I play the 20 minute G often, when my brother (who's also a brass player) heard it was a 20 minute G he was incredulous that I could hold it for 20 minutes Unfortunately...I'm one of those few who have to take a breath every so often. ;) Bonnie

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camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 772	Thanks for the description Noel. The routine is one of the great 'hints' in brass playing. Regards, Trevor

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