| Ed,
On the topic of "filling the room one is playing in," I have some difficulty playing in very dead accoustics. Currently, home at my parents' house, for instance, my bedroom is carpeted, has a low ceiling, and lots of sound furniture and curtains etc. in it. The room essentially kills the sound and leaves little to no ressonance. How do we go about surviving in rooms like this without getting very tired very quickly and losing almost all response and sensitivity. Is there anything, besides the obvious (trying to make sure the breath is full and taking semi-frequent breakes)? Maybe a different aspect of sound to focus on? Because trying to fill the room and get a full resonant tone is extremely tiring?
Happy holidays, and sorry for the off-topic posting.
Matt |