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Originally Posted by tedh1951  Patric, have you ever noticed singers cupping their hand over one ear - this has the same effect you describe and allows the singer to hear themselves rather than the band (or the out of tune sod beside them) - it's sort of like an "organic foldback'.
Our band director has had us standing for some time now - the band has morphed from a Concert Band into a Stage Band with a Swing, Jazz, and Latin mix - my practice is now done standing and I have found that my body-centering, breathing, and general relaxation whilst playing has improved - and the stress is down, as is my blood pressure. Small steps sometimes give large advances.  |
YEah, I started doing after I saw a clinic that Maynard did on youtube. He said that when you stand, you should plant your feet into the ground, and kind of use that as your "energy" source. Draw the energy from the ground, to your feet, through your legs, and up your body. I'll post a link of that clinic.
YouTube - Maynard Ferguson 1977 clinic
Its pretty interesting, definatley not the best clinic ever... but interesting