Maggio embouchure

spencerkotulski · Regular Member Joined: 02 Dec 2018 Posts: 19

Any thoughts on the maggio approach to playing?

Christian K. Peters · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:57 pm Post subject: Maggio

Hello all,
I just remember the picture of the chimp on the cover.. Sorry no help

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cheiden · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 2:33 pm Post subject:

I've heard said that although the material has great utility, the book doesn't stand alone as a method. That MacBeth didn't succeed at capturing well Maggio's approach.
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kehaulani · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 2:49 pm Post subject:

I don't know that the book claims to be a complete method book. I'm not saying it doesn't, just don't know.

I used the exercises as an auxiliary, mainly for range development. Worked very well for me. Increased my range from a former High C to Double High C.

I must point out, though, that all the hip exercises in the world won't help you very much if your fundamental approach to playing is faulty.
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Pete · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:17 pm Post subject:

I am making an attempt to play through the first five weeks of the Maggio book. It is a credible approach. I'm not a big fan of extended pedal tones. This book does not go lower than the first pedal C much like Stamp and that seems to work for me.

I also use Caruso, Stamp,Shew stuff, etc. The method is not a stand alone thing much like all of the others. The key is to be smart about what you do.

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