kctrump

Greetings,

I've read mixed opinions on the use long tones during practice. How many players use long tones as part of their routine or warm up? Why do you do them? Breath control, tone, strength, etc?

I've currently started using them to improve my breath control and even out my air. Long tones have a tendency to change "tonal sound" when I play them. Not sharp or flat...or dynamics....just color.

The note lacks stability. How does one address this issue?

Thanks in advance.
-Warren

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