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Old 05-10-2008, 07:49 AM   #181 (permalink)
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Re: Trumpet Playing May Be Dangerous to Your Health.

Recently, a trumpet player in this area passed on. He went to a rehearsal, played better than ever, smiled a lot, and then went home, went to bed, and didn't wake up. He was in his late 70's. Sounds like a great way to go to me! I don't think it was the Valsava Maneuver that got him..... ;)
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