The warm down

ptynan · 06-28-2006, 02:38 PM

Just curious what warm downs people are doing after a long practice session or gig. Or if you don't do a warm down, why?

For me it's fluttering, quite long tones, and pedal tones.

PT

Vulgano Brother · 06-28-2006, 08:46 PM

Gerald B. Webster trick: Sing along with your low tones (not quite on pitch so as to get some beats happening) and enjoy the massaging effect, play some "ghost tones" (ones you can hear, but don't seem to make it out the bell) to bring the lips back together.

You can also try adding the Vulgano Brothers' Chemical Warmdown: Smear Carmex on the lips, followed by impressive amounts of beer.

HornBoy · 06-28-2006, 09:08 PM

Just long tones for me, starting at around high f at about forte and slurring down a harmonic at a time very slowly (F - D - Bflat - F, E - C - G etc.) getting softer and softer and move down till I get into piannissimo then some pedals. End up with that tingling feeling on the lips and I'm done.

Just out of curiosity....is there a Vulgano Brother Chemical warm up?

tpter1 · 06-28-2006, 09:32 PM

Usually some expanding intervals, beginning low c to b and back, then to Bb and back, then a and so on. Then some pitch bendingin this manner: C-B (fingered normally, then C-B bending, rest 4 beats, then B-Bb and so on to low F) followed by some pedal tones and lip flapping. Coat some ChopSaver on then everything's happy.

John P · 06-29-2006, 12:50 AM

I usually do slow, downward octave arpeggios starting on tuning C, going down chromatically until I get down to pedal C. Then some soft pedals. I'm also a big fan of DCT

ldwoods · 06-29-2006, 02:07 AM

I guess I am different from the people who have replied so far. I have tried warm downs with low notes, even pedals. For me, I do much better the following day if I stay away from the pedals at the end of practice. Maybe it's a muscle memory thing or something? If I end on pedals, the following day I find it hard to refocus and the upper register is harder. If I end on simple long tones, concentrating on pure tone, ease of tone production, and stay above mid C, the following day is much better.

Schwab · 06-29-2006, 12:19 PM

My warm down:

1. Take mouthpiece out of horn.

2. Put mouthpiece and horn in case.

3. Close case, head to bar.

I never found that warming down did anything for me good or bad, it is just more time with the horn on face.

Solar Bell · 06-29-2006, 12:32 PM

Schwab wrote:

Quote:

. Take mouthpiece out of horn.

2. Put mouthpiece and horn in case.

3. Close case,

You beat me Dylan, that's about it.

After a four set gig, why warm down? And where? On the bandstand?

-cw-

TheCanadianScreamer · 06-29-2006, 01:04 PM

I always find pedal tones and a beer to be helpful.

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Eclipsehornplayer · 06-29-2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schilke b6

Schwab wrote:

Quote:

. Take mouthpiece out of horn.

2. Put mouthpiece and horn in case.

3. Close case,

You beat me Dylan, that's about it.

After a four set gig, why warm down? And where? On the bandstand?

-cw-

Here here fellas...

You beat me to it as well.

I too have found that warming down neither improves or hinders my playing so I don't bother.

The only step I might add is polish trumpet if needed!

06-28-2006, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
ptynan Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Brand: Edwards Posts: 232	The warm down Just curious what warm downs people are doing after a long practice session or gig. Or if you don't do a warm down, why? For me it's fluttering, quite long tones, and pedal tones. PT
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06-28-2006, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,963	Gerald B. Webster trick: Sing along with your low tones (not quite on pitch so as to get some beats happening) and enjoy the massaging effect, play some "ghost tones" (ones you can hear, but don't seem to make it out the bell) to bring the lips back together. You can also try adding the Vulgano Brothers' Chemical Warmdown: Smear Carmex on the lips, followed by impressive amounts of beer.
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06-28-2006, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
HornBoy Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 50	Just long tones for me, starting at around high f at about forte and slurring down a harmonic at a time very slowly (F - D - Bflat - F, E - C - G etc.) getting softer and softer and move down till I get into piannissimo then some pedals. End up with that tingling feeling on the lips and I'm done. Just out of curiosity....is there a Vulgano Brother Chemical warm up?
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06-28-2006, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Brand: Lawler Posts: 2,309	Usually some expanding intervals, beginning low c to b and back, then to Bb and back, then a and so on. Then some pitch bendingin this manner: C-B (fingered normally, then C-B bending, rest 4 beats, then B-Bb and so on to low F) followed by some pedal tones and lip flapping. Coat some ChopSaver on then everything's happy.
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06-29-2006, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
John P Piano User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 313	I usually do slow, downward octave arpeggios starting on tuning C, going down chromatically until I get down to pedal C. Then some soft pedals. I'm also a big fan of DCT
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06-29-2006, 02:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
ldwoods Piano User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	I guess I am different from the people who have replied so far. I have tried warm downs with low notes, even pedals. For me, I do much better the following day if I stay away from the pedals at the end of practice. Maybe it's a muscle memory thing or something? If I end on pedals, the following day I find it hard to refocus and the upper register is harder. If I end on simple long tones, concentrating on pure tone, ease of tone production, and stay above mid C, the following day is much better.
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06-29-2006, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Schwab Moderator Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the road Posts: 917	My warm down: 1. Take mouthpiece out of horn. 2. Put mouthpiece and horn in case. 3. Close case, head to bar. I never found that warming down did anything for me good or bad, it is just more time with the horn on face.
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06-29-2006, 01:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheCanadianScreamer New Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	I always find pedal tones and a beer to be helpful. ______________________________________---- " If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands." Da Tasteebros

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