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Old 06-04-2006, 09:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
sinfoniantrumpeter
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Re: Becoming a Better Player

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Originally Posted by rdines
Hi All

The things I'm looking to do is increase my range, stamina and power.

My range is generally fine but I struggle to pitch a top D (above top C) comfortabley. Is there anything I can do to get it (i) more secure and possibly (ii) go higher?

My sound is good, I have a fine tone but my sound becomes hard when I increase my volume. I need the sound to become bigger not louder.

Can anyone give me some helpful advice? I'm hoping for techniques, reading material etc.

Thanks in advance. I hope my English is ok.
rdines,

first, your English is great. Better than some Americans I know.

anyway. Regarding tone: I recommend listening to some great players. There are a lot of great players on the Monette site (google it).

In terms our power/endurance, I recommend Walter Smith's Top Tones, and the Schilke power exercises (not sure where you can get them now)

Listen, listen, listen
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