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CJH · 12-07-2006, 01:50 PM

Hey Paul,

Here is my take: #1 - I don't know, though I'd lean towards saying they have more effect on trumpet players than tuba players due to the smaller mouthpiece and bore.

#2 - no, in my opinion. My thinking is that visualizing blowing warm or cool air is a useful abstraction to get away from thinking too directly about mouth/embouchure position, but is probably not grounded in reality. I don't think the temperature or moisture content of the air changes just because it's moving faster; the wind chill effect might cause such an illusion though.

Of course, I'll gladly change my vote for you if there is money at stake here. For a cut of the profits, naturally.

Chris

12-07-2006, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJH Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 191	Hey Paul, Here is my take: #1 - I don't know, though I'd lean towards saying they have more effect on trumpet players than tuba players due to the smaller mouthpiece and bore. #2 - no, in my opinion. My thinking is that visualizing blowing warm or cool air is a useful abstraction to get away from thinking too directly about mouth/embouchure position, but is probably not grounded in reality. I don't think the temperature or moisture content of the air changes just because it's moving faster; the wind chill effect might cause such an illusion though. Of course, I'll gladly change my vote for you if there is money at stake here. For a cut of the profits, naturally. Chris