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kadleck · 01-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Joe -

I would suggest (if possible) doing an extended warm up, lots of lip slurs, & not playing louder than mp for the duration of the warm up. Also, I don't know how old you are (no need to answer), but I've found that in the last 4-5 years, the amount of time I need to feel "warmed up" has literally doubled. I'm 42. Up until my late 30's, I could pretty much get it together in 15 mins. if I had to. Now I actually need a good 45 mins. before I'm even close. I can't help but think that age may have at least something to do with it. However, this may not apply to you at all.

I really think that playing softly will hone in your aperture and improve your attacks. Also, practice that which is difficult for you: play a passage, then wait a bit and try to attack that "G" in the staff mp. See if an extended warm up (quietly) will help out at all. Please keep us posted.

Thanks -
Tony

01-11-2007, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 453	Re: Some help with playing Joe - I would suggest (if possible) doing an extended warm up, lots of lip slurs, & not playing louder than mp for the duration of the warm up. Also, I don't know how old you are (no need to answer), but I've found that in the last 4-5 years, the amount of time I need to feel "warmed up" has literally doubled. I'm 42. Up until my late 30's, I could pretty much get it together in 15 mins. if I had to. Now I actually need a good 45 mins. before I'm even close. I can't help but think that age may have at least something to do with it. However, this may not apply to you at all. I really think that playing softly will hone in your aperture and improve your attacks. Also, practice that which is difficult for you: play a passage, then wait a bit and try to attack that "G" in the staff mp. See if an extended warm up (quietly) will help out at all. Please keep us posted. Thanks - Tony