| I pretty much have similar goals to yours.
I've been using Caruso to achieve that but I guess there are lots of answers, depending on the player.
Like you the realisation came when looking and listening to really good players peddle their craft. Without exception (well there may be some) no matter what the music required from them physically it all looked very natural and in the case of truly gifted players, easy. Part of the benefit, for me, has been that as I've made it easier for myself my sound is a lot more consistent at the edges of my range (high and low) as well as intonation and ability to play at extreme dynamic levels at the edges of my range (why don't I just say control?). :)
I think efficiency is the key here. Different players have different ways of achieving it but all good players, I would guess, have to play efficiently.
I would also love to hear Manny's thoughts.
Regards,
Trevor
Trevor |