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Originally Posted by wiseone2 I haven't a clue about Miles' technical approach to playing. At the end of his career he ambled around the stage with the bell pointed to the floor. His mouthpiece was a tub. It might have said Heim, but it was altered. The mouthpiece was bent as I recall.
I met Miles on many occasions, but I won't talk about it 
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Dear Wilmer
No one really know Miles Technical approach to playing I guess
I read his autobiography and very little (if anything) was said in there.
As I understand it Wilmer the reason he pointed his bell to the floor near the end was because he had so many health problems (back problems I think) that he was unable to stand errect and play normally. He further added to this stance by having his Heim bent so that it WOULD point to the floor. I suppose he wanted to keep good tone with supporting an open throat, so he bent his Heim...if that makes sence.
Anyway, any arpegios you can sugest for me developing a darker tone on my Heim? Do I need to concentrate on playing loudly? Soft?
That must of been cool to meet Miles
, but I totally respect it if you wont talk about it.
Thanks Wilmer
Rick AKA Trumpet Man