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Old 04-06-2006, 02:58 PM   #10 (permalink)
brian moon
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Originally Posted by jcmacman
When I came back to the trumpet 2 years ago I had the same problem. The advice that I recieved was ALWAYS rest as much as you play and practice at pp levels. The endurance will come.

Hang in there, you sound like you are on track.
john
Thanks, I'm hanging in alright. I really enjoy playing even what little I can. I don't know what it is about the trumpet that is so appealing but I don't want to put it down.
Make sure when you play pp that you don't do it by making your lips or throat tight.
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