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Fusion2002 · 01-27-2005, 09:21 PM

Manny,

I've noticed that I've been using a lot more pressure when I play than I used to, and I think it's causing endurance/intonation problems. What would be the best method to start playing with less pressure? In my earlier years I always kept my pinky on my right hand out of the hook. In the last two years I have realized that I have started to use the pinky to pull the horn into my face. Since this realization I have stopped using the pinky in the hook. However, I have also realized that I unconsciously use a lot more force than necessary. What would be the best approach to beat the habit I've developed?

Thanks! -Tom Henchal

01-27-2005, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fusion2002 New Friend Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 35	Using less preasure when playing Manny, I've noticed that I've been using a lot more pressure when I play than I used to, and I think it's causing endurance/intonation problems. What would be the best method to start playing with less pressure? In my earlier years I always kept my pinky on my right hand out of the hook. In the last two years I have realized that I have started to use the pinky to pull the horn into my face. Since this realization I have stopped using the pinky in the hook. However, I have also realized that I unconsciously use a lot more force than necessary. What would be the best approach to beat the habit I've developed? Thanks! -Tom Henchal __________________ Tom Henchal Student, University of Minnesota Morris