Manny Laureano

Crowmadic,

Now, see... that kind of reaction is fascinating to me, the "boring" comment. Let's break that down.

What bores us? Things that we can do or understand well enough so that when we do it, it's natural, easy, not a problem, not interesting because there is no challnge. That's what bores us whether it's trumpet playing or bowling or reading.

To say that it's boring to do means that you have reached an optimal sound and approach with regard to sound production and all that. Yet, you have a problem with note connection when you are trying to play chromatic runs quickly. That tells me that things may not be what they seem to you and that you may wish to look a little deeper than you presently are. Maybe your boredom comes from peering at the surface of your playing and not critically enough to find the things you could truly benefit working on.

Just a thought based on your passing comment.

ML