New High note method

Doublebuzz · Regular Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Posts: 33

Hi everyone
I have an interesting high note theory. When I have something high to play I always take a laxative and get the pipes cleaned out. That way my stomach is able to expand to the max and I can push and squeeze with out fear!!! Thats the key I think is all the pushing and squeezing!!!! Letr me know what you think. I know when I play the big phat double C on my new Martin Committie trumpet that this method really works! You can hear it on my web site at http://www.phathighc.com

later
doublebuzz

trickg · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2002 5:00 am Post subject:

That's an interesting theory that you have there. I've always felt that if I had to go, then I couldn't push or support properly, but I have never gone so far as to actually take a laxitive prior to a gig. With my luck it would be like the scene with Turbo Lax in the movie "American Pie".

Another thing that I have noticed is that if there is anything in there when I start to play, if I'm playing right, I can only play for about 10 minutes before I have to go.

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brnt99 · Regular Member Joined: 17 Nov 2001 Posts: 82

I would like to know if the poster learned this by experience. Like did he ever try to hit a high note, squeeze too hard, and have an accident.

David Wetherell · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2002 7:08 am Post subject:

It is well known that Louis Armstrong was a proponent of laxatives. I think he preferred a product called Swiss Kriss. Not sure of Louis' motivation; whether is was for health reasons only or also to help in trumpet playing. "You gotta leave it all behind ya" as Louis would say.

screamertrumpet · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2002 12:27 pm Post subject:

My teacher tought me a secret to playing high that he leraned from Maynard himself:
Squeeze your buns.
Trevor

Wtrager · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2002 4:18 am Post subject:

"When I have something high to play I always take a laxative and get the pipes cleaned out. That way my stomach is able to expand to the max and I can push and squeeze with out fear!!! Thats the key I think is all the pushing and squeezing!!!"

Not a good idea! Many laxatives taken habitually can harm you, or may even kill you. Karen Carpenter is a good example. It wasn't the anerexia that killed her, but the overuse of laxatives.
Remember, flouride is poisonous, but when used properly helps save your teeth.
Many laxatives taken is excess are poisonous.
Sincerely,
Wayne
http://communities.msn.com/TragerTrumpetTalk
PS - I just don't want to see anyone get severely ill over a couple of high notes - that's silly.

Quadruple C · Heavyweight Member Joined: 28 Nov 2001 Posts: 1448

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dbacon · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 8592

Composing Trumpet · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2002 9:57 pm Post subject:

I have a different quirky practice that I found helps me to play high notes. One night before I had a salsa gig my freshman year of college, I had some curry chicken from dragon express (chinese). It made my lips kinda tingly and I had the best endurance that night. Playin between high F# and B for about 2 hours. Since then I've kinda made it a ritual to eat spicy food before a high note gig, although I never finish since I don't want to play on a full stomach.

Peace,
Mike
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Mark Heuer · Veteran Member Joined: 23 Nov 2001 Posts: 232

Laxatives: The New High Note Method? That's funny. This proves that trumpet players are willing to do almost anything to improve performance! My motto is: whatever works for you, do it.

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Quadruple C · Heavyweight Member Joined: 28 Nov 2001 Posts: 1448

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OCTA-C · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2002 11:32 pm Post subject:

Just two comments:

1.) Laxatives not only clean your system of waste product but also dehydrate you. A very serious situation if you lose too much potassium or important salts in your body. You'll lose your endurance and stamina and just may get a severe case of angina (chest pain) during that "dubba C"!

2.) I certainly hope your are taking that laxative about 12-24 hours before your gig. We don't want any accidents!
We trumpet players already have a reputation for being F.O.S., so let's not go and show them! (Just joking)
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Strawdoggy · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2002 5:19 am Post subject:

Wow, are trumpeters a breed of their own, or what?

That reminds me of when I was playing in Costa Rica with a big band and one of the members of our section "drank the water". He hit a high F and lost control of his bowels. We were wearing white pants!!

I wouldn't do the laxative thing. It will dehydrate you. You don't want it to kick in while you are giggng, either.

Steve

jkness · New Member Joined: 13 Nov 2001 Posts: 4

The most demanding work that I recall was blowing
in the university pepbands. On nights where we
did women's BB, mens BB, then do a hockey gig-things would last from 4:30-5:00 pm untill after 11 pm.

Here is the trick!!! Smuggle hard liquor in your
trumpet case (It wasn't allowed in the arena's) and
keep a little buzz (not lip buzz by the way).
Still was blowing G's, Double A's and above even
at the end. I do recall a needing a couple of days
to recover though.

dales · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2002 7:38 pm Post subject:

From the playing?

cp · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2002 10:04 pm Post subject:

Here's my philosphy:

sepository=dubba C's
laxative=pedals

Personally, I don't need either because I'm a 'middle range' kinda guy.

what will you come up with next, Dubba Buzz?

4Him · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2002 5:45 am Post subject:

Doublebuzz--- your new method is a real gas....

bubblebuster · New Member Joined: 31 Jan 2002 Posts: 1

Sorry to do this, but I hate to see a useful community resource like this abused. The poster of the original message did it as a prank; it's complete fiction. All it takes is one or two fools to start generating fiction before the forum becomes useless. Mark, you should know better than that -- it's little more than electronic vandalism.

pittbound · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2002 7:25 pm Post subject:

Hey Dubbabuzz, because of you I'm going to buy stock in Proctor and Gambel and the company that makes Depends undergarments.

Cheers,
Pittbound

trickg · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2002 7:33 pm Post subject:

A note to bubblebuster: I certainly wouldn't take a laxitive myself in order to clear out my lower intestinal tract, but one thing I do know is that if in fact there is anything in there that needs to be voided, it won't stay there long if I'm playing right.

Right or wrong, I tend to push downward when I play so I usually have to hit the bathroom sometime during my warmup routine.

Ugh! What a subject! I don't believe this was posted in fiction. I know guys who will do all sorts of weird things because they think it will have an effect on how they play.
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