| Re: Show tips.
Worn down chops... try playing extremely soft middle register long tones in short sessions. This will help re-center your appeture. Try backing off on volume to help conserve energy.
As far as being sick affecting your playing... yes, it does - if you let it. Trumpet playing is EXTREMELY physical. I saw Maynard play sick several times... but he always seemed to put it out of his mind and played the show. Nothing was more important to him than his audience and the music.
Hope this helps... |