| Hello friends,
There are several ways to do a shake. The two most common or the East Coast shake and the West coast shake.
The East coast shake is a very rapid, narrow shake between to close neighboring partials like top space g to a (fingered open). This is a common shake that most people refer to the "lip trill" which is more suited to certain types of classical music.
The West coast shake is the more "a la MF" type shake. Two notes usually a 5th (or so) or greater apart using the same fingering just sliding from note to note. People use the pivot system, "shaking" the horn, and a myriad of other possibilities to accomplish this type of shake. Some times they start out slow and speed up and other times they are just quick and effectual such as a rip, glissando, etc.
Bottom line, expeirement and have fun with it. Find what works for you!! And as Manny always says "Just cause you don't think it can't be done, doesn't mean someone isn't doin' it."... or something to that effect! lol. Take care and lemme know if there is anything else I can help you with. Happy New Years All. |