| Back in the 70's it was great to hear the CSO and check out Mr. Herseth, Mr. Jacobs et. al. before performances. I still use a warm up pattern Mr. Jacobs used on stage, and Mr. Herseth could often be heard playing scales, or Clarke Studies, etc. Mr. Crisafulli was the best...put the mouthpiece in the trombone, put it out on the stage, go back stage, wait for the first note of the performance. He had practiced at home, a student of his assured me. Mr. Farkas certainly had the most extensive warm up.
I like a good 20 mins of basics each day before any heavy work. A few long tones/flow studies over the range, get the brain going then the breathing. Embouchure, tonguing, fingering. I can play from a cold start but enjoy a good warm up.
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Dave Bacon |