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Old 03-04-2004, 12:18 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wiseone2
I believe that you must have the mechanics down before you can begin to experience the music.
Learn all your scales. Learn to play simple melodies. Work on tonguing and phrasing.
Agreed, BUT I think a vibrant, centered, resonant tone comes before everything else. Therefore, I'd add tone production to the list.

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