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Tootsall · 11-10-2003, 07:19 PM

I hear what you are saying with respect to the Monette suggestions. Isn't that absolutely true for ANY trumpet? When I watch a high school band I see kids slouched down in their chairs; I see kids who tilt their heads sideways (I can't figure out if they're trying to see their music around their hands or if they think it's cool); I see kids who point their bells at the floor and crunch their chins down into their chests. AND NOT JUST TRUMPET PLAYERS!!!!!!

I think "Posture 101" should be one of the first guidelines laid down by any music teacher, not just those selling $20,000 trumpets!

11-10-2003, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	I hear what you are saying with respect to the Monette suggestions. Isn't that absolutely true for ANY trumpet? When I watch a high school band I see kids slouched down in their chairs; I see kids who tilt their heads sideways (I can't figure out if they're trying to see their music around their hands or if they think it's cool); I see kids who point their bells at the floor and crunch their chins down into their chests. AND NOT JUST TRUMPET PLAYERS!!!!!! I think "Posture 101" should be one of the first guidelines laid down by any music teacher, not just those selling $20,000 trumpets!