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danny45635
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 Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 5:30 pm Post subject: Can tounging rapidly improve your upper register? |
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So for the past few days I've had a few strong double G's and one barely present double C. I've been working on tounging in the upper register, and I've found these high notes have been somewhat consistent and I have been able to articulate double G's all the sudden. Like a week ago, I could barley articulate high E's. I've been working on the lead sheet for "In the stone" by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Note I am a sophomore in highschook, so this is very unusual for me. My endurance has also increased a whole lot. Well I did take a day of practice off (meaning I played but didn't really sit down for s few hours and practice).
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kylesherman
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| Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes it will big time. The more hours you put in every single day without days off (smartly not just banging head against wall) will make a huge difference in consistency too. Muscle memory. |
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Big Dave88
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| Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: Can tounging rapidly improve your upper register? |
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| danny45635 wrote: | | So for the past few days I've had a few strong double G's and one barely present double C. I've been working on tounging in the upper register, and I've found these high notes have been somewhat consistent and I have been able to articulate double G's all the sudden. Like a week ago, I could barley articulate high E's. I've been working on the lead sheet for "In the stone" by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Note I am a sophomore in highschook, so this is very unusual for me. My endurance has also increased a whole lot. Well I did take a day of practice off (meaning I played but didn't really sit down for s few hours and practice). |
Sounds like you are inadvertently practicing tongue arc to me. You should contact Pop's McLaughlin.
Yes. Normal. Keep it up, but don't overdue. Still balance your practice time.
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horntooter
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| Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 8:14 am Post subject: |
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| Short answer: yes! Practicing tonguing builds the tongue strength necessary to play high. Now try playing things only K-tongued and see what happens to your range! |
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mhendricks
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I added a new full range study based on tongueing and air flow to the free Trumpet Players Sample Pack. Get it at http://mphmusic.com/trumpet-music.htm
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msc0526
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I second this the yes. Taking the time to build all the facial muscles, tongue included, is how to build endurance and power. I would also add that it's not all about strength but finding the balance of air between you and the horn. |
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