Manny-
It's been quite some time since I've had to take a seat on the couch and ask for help. You'll be happy to know that since that point I did finally break down and by an Arban's.
Anyway, I'm facing a really tough problem at current, and I know that it's something most likely fundamental. We're playing "Salvation Is Created," for our Europe tour, and for whatever reason, I can not seem to get a good tone at lower dynamic levels on this piece. I find that my tone is getting somewhat brighter, and I develop a rasp. I also seem to lose endurance on the piece, and find my face incredibly sore. I realize that this probably is the result of me not putting enough air into the horn, but that's the crazy thing, I've been focusing mentally on putting as much fast air into the horn as I can while still balancing and maintaining that low dynamic. Yet, I still find my tone thin and raspy. Am I thinking too hard, or is there something I'm forgetting?
Thanks,
Mike