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Originally Posted by Dr.Rico  So I have an all-state audition this morning, and I figured it would be nice to get up and do a real slow morning warm up. So I started to play, did some long tones, and slurs, and everything just felt real tight. It took over triple the time this morning to get loose and warm up than it does in the afternoons, when I usually play. Does this have something to do with me never playing in the mornings? Should I do a warm up every morning? |
I have never had a warm-up routine. In high school, band rehearsal was before first period, so I had to be ready to play at a very early hour of the day. I believe in being able to roll out of bed and play my best......... I have had to do this MANY times. Too many times.
Don't warm-up every morning. Play every morning. Don't pamper your chops. Play the Haydn Concerto. Play Goedicke at 6 AM if you can, you will be surprised how free of performance anxiety you will become.
Go for it.
Wilmer