"A little extra puff of air ..."

    
"A little extra puff of air ..."    22:44 on Friday, August 28, 2009          

granny
(132 points)
Posted by granny

I took a few lessons with a local instructor to specifically work on Mozart's horn concertos. Oft times when I had to play the quick little 16th note licks, mine wouldn't speak clearly. I thought the problem was a lack of coordination between my fingers and my tonguing. The instructor told me the little trick he uses to make them come out better: "Just give them a little extra puff of air." I tried it and it worked like a charm. My problem wasn't a lack of coordination, but a lack of even air flow. I had been inadvertantly slowing down the air stream whenever I saw those tricky little quick licks approaching. It was just a fear reaction. Thinking of adding an "extra puff" actually
served to keep the flow even so the 16th notes spoke as clearly as the others.

Valerie Wells
"The Blanced Embouchure" for French Horn
Wells123456@juno.com


Re: A little extra puff of air ...    00:40 on Saturday, August 29, 2009          

granny
(132 points)
Posted by granny

The reason I've shared the above story is, I'm hoping that others may have "little trick" strategies to share that could help us all become better horn players. Val


Re: Another little knack    08:01 on Saturday, August 29, 2009          

JOhnlovemusic
(1279 points)
Posted by JOhnlovemusic

Here is another little knack/tool to keep with you to help improve your articulations.
If your articulations aren't speaking quite right - - - - floss.

Yes, floss your teeth just before you play and your articulations will improve. They will be more solid and more crisp.


Re: A little extra puff of air ...    15:50 on Thursday, September 3, 2009          

granny
(132 points)
Posted by granny

VERY CUTE!!!

Thanks, funny guy.

Valerie



   




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