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Old 05-09-2008, 12:19 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Strad "Tightness"

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Originally Posted by hagertheherald View Post
Have heard people say the standard lead pipe and tuning slide helped their high notes. If memory serves, one rumor was of a player in the Canadian Brass who tried a reverse lead pipe and then went back to standard for the "feel" that came with playing against some resistance to hit a higher note.

For range, what helps me is to practice lip slurs in Arbans. Am still looking for someone who can play lip slur #21 at the tempo marking, which I believe is 1/4 note=112. If anyone can tell me how they do it, believe the control will only help in the upper stratosphere.--HH
I practice lip slur excercise number 21 in Arbans. I almost have it up to tempo. The tempo is ranges from 112-124. I also suggest trying to play this excercise at piano or even pianissimo. It will really help out your flexibility, control, and range.
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