Sweat and Tone Production

loudog · 11-18-2006, 02:15 PM

This past Thursday night, my brass quintet had our concert.

The conditions in the hall were awful...it had to be near 90 degrees on the stage.

Both the other trumpet player and I were having some tone production problems. Both of us are sure it was due to the fact that we were sweating. I had a handkerchief (which I usually have with me when I perform) which I used to wipe my lips off periodically, but it still wasn't perfect.

How do you combat this??

Louie

Manny Laureano · 11-18-2006, 03:27 PM

Yikes, I play with a wet lip so I don't have an answer for you, sorry.

Anyone else like a shot?

ML

loudog · 11-18-2006, 03:31 PM

It's just kind of wierd...I wonder if it's partially just being plain HOT while playing, and the sweat being part of the problem. It's really annoying!

Nordic Trumpet · 11-18-2006, 04:02 PM

In hot conditions it's really important to drink enough water both before you start your gig and during the gig. If you're dehydrated you're not going to play well.

I play with wet lips and still don't like too much sweat on my lips when playing either. I can't imagine though what else would solve that problem other than a handkerchief..

trpt2345 · 11-19-2006, 01:02 AM

It's one of those things, the show must go on. You just have to deal with whatever is thrown at you. The old timers won't have much sympathy.

Michael McLaughlin

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
Albert Einstein

TheRiddler · 11-19-2006, 11:45 AM

Try some Old Spice Red Zone... plus your chops will have that 'fresh' scent

The H20 and Hankies are the best advice I would say.

11-18-2006, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
loudog Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 162	Sweat and Tone Production This past Thursday night, my brass quintet had our concert. The conditions in the hall were awful...it had to be near 90 degrees on the stage. Both the other trumpet player and I were having some tone production problems. Both of us are sure it was due to the fact that we were sweating. I had a handkerchief (which I usually have with me when I perform) which I used to wipe my lips off periodically, but it still wasn't perfect. How do you combat this?? Louie __________________ Louie Eckhardt, MM Freelance Trumpeter Performance and Instruction http://www.LouieEckhardt.com

11-18-2006, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
loudog Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 162	It's just kind of wierd...I wonder if it's partially just being plain HOT while playing, and the sweat being part of the problem. It's really annoying! __________________ Louie Eckhardt, MM Freelance Trumpeter Performance and Instruction http://www.LouieEckhardt.com

11-18-2006, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nordic Trumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 157	In hot conditions it's really important to drink enough water both before you start your gig and during the gig. If you're dehydrated you're not going to play well. I play with wet lips and still don't like too much sweat on my lips when playing either. I can't imagine though what else would solve that problem other than a handkerchief.. __________________ Stage 1 New York Bb trumpet Stage 1 Classic flugelhorn GR mouthpieces

11-19-2006, 01:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
trpt2345 Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 747	It's one of those things, the show must go on. You just have to deal with whatever is thrown at you. The old timers won't have much sympathy. Michael McLaughlin The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein __________________ Chicago MM

11-19-2006, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheRiddler Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 123	hmm.... Try some Old Spice Red Zone... plus your chops will have that 'fresh' scent The H20 and Hankies are the best advice I would say.

11-18-2006, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Yikes, I play with a wet lip so I don't have an answer for you, sorry. Anyone else like a shot? ML

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