My throat hurts!!

PrettyT · 02-17-2007, 07:25 PM

I tried to imagine what a rose smells like while playing lol and it just doesn't keep that sucker open!!

stchasking · 02-17-2007, 10:58 PM

I heard a seminar on this at one of the trumpet guild conferences. It was Armando Ghitalla who recommended thinking the English sound Ah, as in "Ahhhh that feels good". But, he also said he liked the French Au as in "Oh say can you see" but more French. His discussion may have had to do with tongue level in the mouth but I would think it could help in keeping the throat open.

rowuk · 02-19-2007, 07:28 PM

I think the term open or closed is confusing. Your throat cannot open or close except with sleep apnea. You may be playing tense or be grunting/singing while playing. The former is caused very often by bad breathing habits. You need to inhale, then IMMEDIATELY exhale without holding the air in. This needs to be very intensively practiced.
Grunting or singing involves the VOCAL CHORDS doing undesirable things while playing. Curing this is tougher. A good teacher can help a lot here. I do not know of any successful self help methods except practicing VERY slowly and watching in a mirror.

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PrettyT New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Brand: Calicchio Posts: 14	My throat hurts!! I tried to imagine what a rose smells like while playing lol and it just doesn't keep that sucker open!!
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stchasking Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,153	Re: My throat hurts!! I heard a seminar on this at one of the trumpet guild conferences. It was Armando Ghitalla who recommended thinking the English sound Ah, as in "Ahhhh that feels good". But, he also said he liked the French Au as in "Oh say can you see" but more French. His discussion may have had to do with tongue level in the mouth but I would think it could help in keeping the throat open.
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02-19-2007, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Brand: Nat, Piston, Rotary Posts: 3,755	Re: My throat hurts!! I think the term open or closed is confusing. Your throat cannot open or close except with sleep apnea. You may be playing tense or be grunting/singing while playing. The former is caused very often by bad breathing habits. You need to inhale, then IMMEDIATELY exhale without holding the air in. This needs to be very intensively practiced. Grunting or singing involves the VOCAL CHORDS doing undesirable things while playing. Curing this is tougher. A good teacher can help a lot here. I do not know of any successful self help methods except practicing VERY slowly and watching in a mirror.
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