Trumpet Playing May Be Dangerous to Your Health. - Page 19

flugelgirl · 05-10-2008, 07:49 AM

Recently, a trumpet player in this area passed on. He went to a rehearsal, played better than ever, smiled a lot, and then went home, went to bed, and didn't wake up. He was in his late 70's. Sounds like a great way to go to me! I don't think it was the Valsava Maneuver that got him..... ;)

Majestic1 · 05-12-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BflatMD

PS light-headness may be related simply to over-breathing (which drops your carbon dioxide levels). Especially if - like me - you tend to breathe too fast and shallow when nervous.

Breathe in a small plastic or paper bag for a short while to get your carbon dioxide level back to normal.

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Originally Posted by Ed Kennedy

Leon Merian was involved in a glaucoma study. He found that there was a significant increase in intraocular pressure when playing in the upper register. I believe that he published an article about it in the ITG Journal a few years ago. That didn't stop him from playing well past his 83rd birthday.

Is he still playing?

wiseone2 · 05-12-2008, 07:23 AM

Leon passed away last year. He was playing loud and strong up the end.
Wilmer

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