| Re: Early struggles
We are creatures of habit. Players with great sound, range, articulation and the like have built HABITS that allow them to have such things. That should answer your question about sloppy->refined.
Wanting it all at once is human, but not realistic. You need to set short time goals to keep yourself on track. That is also what a good teacher does - builds the basement and then puts the first floor, then the second....... on top.
If you want endurance, you will have to earn it. Pull out your hymnbook and play those tunes for an hour (at around mp). They do not wipe your chops out, but give you solid midrange practice which builds strength (and phrasing and sound if you are paying attention) VERY quickly!
You will also need a good daily routine to cover ALL of the basics: breathing, slurs, articulation. Forget about range for a while. Twisting underdeveloped embouchures around to "get" high notes does NOT help you do the right things for your face! |