very sharp

dlewis · New Member Joined: 02 Jul 2010 Posts: 5

Having a hard time keeping my pitch down very sharp third space C and up

Doug Elliott · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:35 pm Post subject:

There are multiple possible reasons for that, I'd have to see you play. And/or know a lot more than that about your playing and background.

E_Smith · Regular Member Joined: 08 Oct 2019 Posts: 47

Doug Elliott · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:08 pm Post subject:

And if it's always been that way, or a new development.... and if it's new, have you changed anything recently.

JohnAStewart · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:36 pm Post subject:

I'd say get a Tuner out and start thinking O for the Mouth if you are a younger player you could be tensing up as you go up. If it is something new and you've been playing for a while watch yourself in a mirror and make sure you aren't scrunching them up. It just sounds like you are changing your embouchure in a bad way when you get to that note.
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JayKosta · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:13 am Post subject:

How would you describe your 'embouchure method' for control of pitch?
Do you strive for some particular embouchure 'style'?

My view is that the goal is lip 'posture' (tension, position, etc.) that ALLOWS vibration at the desired pitch when there is adequate air flow through the aperture.
Assuming the mpc and horn are OK, that means there's something with your lips that causes sharp pitch. Perhaps as simple as aiming too high.

Technique needs to be developed so that pitch 'falls into' the correct slot, versus being 'forced up into' the slot.
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KNOW (see) what the next note is BEFORE you have to play it.
PLAY the next note 'on time' and 'in rhythm'.
Oh ya, watch the conductor - they set what is 'on time'.

Billy B · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:48 am Post subject:

Can you sing in tune?
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