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For a one hour session my general balance when I have a choice, is:
On the Bb:5 minutes long tones, 10 minutes slurs (Irons book), 20 minutes etudes/scales/velocity studies, On what ever horn(s) is(are) necessary for the next job: 25 minutes whatever repertoire is coming up next.
The largest chunk is always repertoire, more often than not with a metronome. Rhythmic stability needs to be practiced too and gremlins creep into my playing on a regular basis. If the session has been rough (quite often it is when I practice the natural trumpet), I will play a couple of long tones at the end to "relax"

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