lynn nicholson

[unclewawa]

Has anybody actually increased their range a 5th to an octave using the Lynn Nicholson video lesson?

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[Jerry Freedman]

I took the one week deal on the video. I watched it several times and tried it out but I play with sort of a modified Superchops embouchure ( my chin isn't really peach pit bunched but I feel it in my chin and my corners are not tensed at all). Switching to the protocol Lynn describes for the range extension was/is not easy for me. I am happy with my sound and, like most trumpet players I would like more range but right now I am not willing to make the Nicholson protocol work for me since it is way to much of a departure from the way I play. Maybe in the summer when I have time ( I teach math) I'll give it a spin. This is NOT a criticism of the protocol ( I like the way Mr. Nicholson uses that term BTW) just that right now its not for me.

[Mike Sailors]

I bought the one week rental. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting, but it was at the very least interesting to see how he does what he does.
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[EdMann]

got the vid, had a back and forth with Lynn on FB and if you're into the idea of playing like this, you have to do what he says. Without giving much away here, but it's a special way of playing within a specialty unto itself, high note development, AND for a sound that's fairly specific. Some things are very intuitive, others counter. I, for one, am enjoying a pop in my range from his exercises.

ed

[lynn9544]

Thank you for your comments. Yes, the the protocol appears radical when compared to conventional wisdom, but it makes perfect sense once employed. I will add my response from another thread, too, in case you didn't see it.

"The most extreme example [of spontaneous protocol implementation] was a player who participated in a group lesson a few years ago, when I still taught privately. There were 4-5 players in the group, all of whom had lots of questions. This player, who had a range of about high E-F, sat quietly and just listened. I figured he wasn't getting it. After the initial presentation, I sent the players to different rooms about the house to try out the concepts on their own. In a few minutes I heard someone in one of the other rooms arpeggiating very accurately and cleanly all over the horn. As I listened, he worked his way up and made it up to triple C. I asked the player who stayed with me (who was BTW a bit shocked) if this was normal for this very quiet trumpet player. He said absolutely not, so to verify, I went and asked the quiet player directly. He could barely contain his enthusiasm, and said this was the happiest day of his life. Soooo, that's about a 5th, plus another octave. He listened to the concepts, and spontaneously let go of the conventional wisdom that wasn't working for him, and proceeded to apply the radical approach that Maynard and I employ. This player was upstream, so he sounded more like Brisbois than Maynard, but the protocol is the same. There are several other examples of this spontaneous protocol implementation, most with a range increase of a 5th or more, but equally important, a full/uniform sound, unlike most of the mosquito players I hear today. At the very least, most players end up with a greatly improved sound. I myself spontaneously implemented the protocol (weak high F to roaring double C in 10 minutes), a few years before I met Maynard. When I finally saw/heard him play, I received massive confirmation of the protocol's efficacy. Sadly, most players have difficulty "wiping their slate clean" as Maynard would say. Your mileage may vary, but your success will be directly proportional to how easily you can let go of your current way of playing upstairs and fully embrace something new that actually works. Lots of snake oil out there. This is the real deal....."

Hope you're all well.....

Lynn
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[mark61]

Without prying to much, how radical is it. I mean more equipment, or should I say certain equipment and mouthpiece. Total emb. Change ? Or is it just another way to practice to get to the top? I want to try it but not sure how you know if your cut out for it. If I just had to play trumpet , that would be one thing but what about the general population non Lynn, Maynard , trumpet players?

Thanks
Mark

[david mickley]

I wonder if this would work for a just average 66 yr old player.
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[zackh411]

When it comes to knowledge, it's all good - probably badly paraphrased from something Roger Ingram said.
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[mark61]

Is this any mp rim or special order?
Maybe I should try the video if you think its doable for anyone.
Could definitely use the help ad the range.

Mark

[RandyTX]

[Jerry Freedman]

I use a piece of equipment I had for years. Forget the name but its a rim with a 3 inch rod attached. I use it now as a "limpet". Just ignore the post

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[wapari]

NAAA, I just use a similar size washer. Same concept.

[thehedge]

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