What do you think about when playing? - Page 3

Manny Laureano · 02-19-2007, 11:03 AM

I had a very cool experience yesterday while practicing which relates to this topic.

I was missing Mr. Vacchiano yesterday, just thinking about the stuff he used to say, his sound and whatnot. I picked up some of the method books he wrote that have come out posthumously and also a book by John Jorak of the Concone vocalises, It's a very complete work by Korak.

There's a set of warm-ups and the combination of the lyrial warm-ups and transposition studies that I was working on brought a very, very strong sound to my ear of Mr. Vacchiano. It was truly like having him there in the room (kitchen) with me, providing aural examples of everything I played. Channeling vacciano, I suppose. Anyways, it was the most enjoyable practice session I've had in a while because it really felt like I had his company, playing with me, advising me.

I love those moments where the memory is so strong it is palpable, easy to feel as real life. At any rate, I often think of great players playing for me as I work. That and a smile keep me very happy in this business.

ML

trpt2345 · 02-21-2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrentAustin

I think shapes.

I like that. Musical shapes, it's like dancing in your mind. With a song backing it up. Hard to put into words. I actually try not to think too much.

Michael McLaughlin

wiseone2 · 02-22-2007, 12:41 AM

A famed player,and I wont reveal his name, said "The Check"

Wilmer

michael shanks · 02-22-2007, 08:43 AM

What I think about when playing is how to make it sound musically beautiful and how I canget a lesson out of what Im playing. I try to think about how to shape the music in my head.

PH · 02-26-2007, 12:05 PM

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ROGERIO · 02-26-2007, 12:45 PM

It saddens me to say that often times I'm still thinking about the notes... although once they are well engraved into my brain, lips and fingers then I do start enjoying the making of music.

I think about the check (when there is a check) on my way to the gig... especially if I have to drive a LONG way... driving in Phoenix is starting to be a real bummer.

Nice post ML. What a wonderful thing to have those memories. To have studied with such a legend. That would be a great thread... memories of things said and done with the great teachers of our art.

Alex Yates · 02-26-2007, 01:00 PM

Staying in present time and using my sound as the guide. Along the lines of what Trent said, instead of shapes, I think in colors. Sort of like this.....

TrentAustin · 02-26-2007, 01:06 PM

This clip helps demonstrate a little of what's going on in my empty head:

www.trentaustin.com/soundclips/steps.mp3

PH · 02-26-2007, 01:25 PM

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wilcox96 · 02-26-2007, 01:32 PM

And if you listen to Trent's clip on Windows Media player...and choose one of those moving visualizers...you can SEE what Trent is playing.../thinking! It "does" look like what Alex describes! haha.

02-19-2007, 11:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Re: What do you think about when playing? I had a very cool experience yesterday while practicing which relates to this topic. I was missing Mr. Vacchiano yesterday, just thinking about the stuff he used to say, his sound and whatnot. I picked up some of the method books he wrote that have come out posthumously and also a book by John Jorak of the Concone vocalises, It's a very complete work by Korak. There's a set of warm-ups and the combination of the lyrial warm-ups and transposition studies that I was working on brought a very, very strong sound to my ear of Mr. Vacchiano. It was truly like having him there in the room (kitchen) with me, providing aural examples of everything I played. Channeling vacciano, I suppose. Anyways, it was the most enjoyable practice session I've had in a while because it really felt like I had his company, playing with me, advising me. I love those moments where the memory is so strong it is palpable, easy to feel as real life. At any rate, I often think of great players playing for me as I work. That and a smile keep me very happy in this business. ML

02-22-2007, 12:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,301	Re: What do you think about when playing? A famed player,and I wont reveal his name, said "The Check" Wilmer __________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951

02-22-2007, 08:43 AM	#24 (permalink)
michael shanks New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 23	Re: What do you think about when playing? What I think about when playing is how to make it sound musically beautiful and how I canget a lesson out of what Im playing. I try to think about how to shape the music in my head. __________________ God gives the sound I just play it

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PH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 582	Re: What do you think about when playing? .......... Last edited by PH; 05-21-2007 at 08:23 PM.

02-26-2007, 12:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Re: What do you think about when playing? It saddens me to say that often times I'm still thinking about the notes... although once they are well engraved into my brain, lips and fingers then I do start enjoying the making of music. I think about the check (when there is a check) on my way to the gig... especially if I have to drive a LONG way... driving in Phoenix is starting to be a real bummer. Nice post ML. What a wonderful thing to have those memories. To have studied with such a legend. That would be a great thread... memories of things said and done with the great teachers of our art.

02-26-2007, 01:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: What do you think about when playing? Staying in present time and using my sound as the guide. Along the lines of what Trent said, instead of shapes, I think in colors. Sort of like this.....

02-26-2007, 01:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,533	Re: What do you think about when playing? This clip helps demonstrate a little of what's going on in my empty head: www.trentaustin.com/soundclips/steps.mp3 __________________ Trent Austin Taking a break to focus on my music but I am lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com

02-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#29 (permalink)
PH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 582	Re: What do you think about when playing? .......... Last edited by PH; 05-21-2007 at 08:23 PM.

02-26-2007, 01:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
wilcox96 Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 461	Re: What do you think about when playing? And if you listen to Trent's clip on Windows Media player...and choose one of those moving visualizers...you can SEE what Trent is playing.../thinking! It "does" look like what Alex describes! haha. __________________ Brad Wilcox NYTC Endorsing Artist Stage 1 California Light w/Rose Brass Bell Bach Strad Flugelhorn GR Mouthpieces http://www.newyorktrumpetcompany.com...rad-wilcox.htm http://trumpetland.ning.com/profile/BradWilcox

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