Thane Performance - First half of Brandt #1 in one breath.

[ericmpena]

While working on phrasing/air control I challenged myself to play the first half of this etude in one breath.
I actually still had air left after playing this phrase, probably enough for another 8 measures.
When I first started practicing this, I was running out of air at the 4th line.


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Thane Performance, 72 Red Brass Bell
Thane Performance, 37 Yellow Brass Bell
Bach Strad, Large Bore, 43 Reverse Leadpipe
Austin Custom Brass 0, Modern Gold Plate
Austin Custom Brass 0B, Traditional Gold Plate

[ldwoods]

Congratulations. I have also been working on breathing and find a goal such as yours a very practical way to set a goal and work towards achieving it.

My first goal was to play Clark 2n study etude in one breath, which I have attained. Next goal it to make it all the way through that 2x in one breath.
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Larry Woods
LDWoods

[ericmpena]

That’s #45 in the Clarke book, right? That looks tough to do in one breath! I’ll give it a try.
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Thane Performance, 72 Red Brass Bell
Thane Performance, 37 Yellow Brass Bell
Bach Strad, Large Bore, 43 Reverse Leadpipe
Austin Custom Brass 0, Modern Gold Plate
Austin Custom Brass 0B, Traditional Gold Plate

[Dkjcliff]

Not only impressive breath control but also great job playing with nice tone and control. Well done! Love the sound of the Thane too (though the player gets most of the credit).
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Selmer Radial II
Yamaha YHF-635T Flugelhorn
Martin Indiana Cornet

[ericmpena]

Thanks for the compliment! There’s a lot to be said about a horn that makes you addicted to practicing.
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Thane Performance, 72 Red Brass Bell
Thane Performance, 37 Yellow Brass Bell
Bach Strad, Large Bore, 43 Reverse Leadpipe
Austin Custom Brass 0, Modern Gold Plate
Austin Custom Brass 0B, Traditional Gold Plate