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W Scott · 03-22-2004, 02:05 PM

I'd also suggest LOTS of interval lip slurs. Work on slurring up from low A/G/F# up to Eb, D and then G. When you play low you HAVE to have your throat relaxed and then by quickly slurring up to the higher notes you tend not to have the time to tense your throat up. Arbans has lots of excellent exercises for this.

The other problem you may be having is pressing too hard on the chops with the mouthpiece. That can also choke off the notes. Practice playing in your comfortable range with as little pressure as possible.

And last, but not least, sometimes these things take patience and practice. You might not make it by May but if you practice reguarly and intelligently you WILL make it.............

Bill

03-22-2004, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
W Scott Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carson City, NV. Posts: 490	I'd also suggest LOTS of interval lip slurs. Work on slurring up from low A/G/F# up to Eb, D and then G. When you play low you HAVE to have your throat relaxed and then by quickly slurring up to the higher notes you tend not to have the time to tense your throat up. Arbans has lots of excellent exercises for this. The other problem you may be having is pressing too hard on the chops with the mouthpiece. That can also choke off the notes. Practice playing in your comfortable range with as little pressure as possible. And last, but not least, sometimes these things take patience and practice. You might not make it by May but if you practice reguarly and intelligently you WILL make it............. Bill __________________ Gabriel is NOT a woodwind player!