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Old 10-21-2007, 10:50 AM   #9 (permalink)
ecarroll
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Re: Playing Lyrically-Finding the balance of the horn

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Originally Posted by josephus07 View Post
I almost have to think of blowing low in order to counter the natural tendency to be a bit high because of something I'm doing wrong
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Playing above the center of the note is usually a good indication of tension somewhere in your body. Check your posture, your inhalation, and "listen" to your body. Relax down to the note. You'll know it's right when your sound clears and becomes colorful.

Cheers,
EC
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