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dkutter New Member
Joined: 18 May 2019 Posts: 10 Location: Italy
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Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:09 pm Post subject: Neck cords |
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Hello and thanks You all for the great suggestions I daily take from this wonderfull forum.
Its my first post here Im 50 and 3 years ago I started "to blow air in my trumpet"...
When ascending my neck forms cords, I try to push lips towards (Gordon's Circle Picture), to be relaxed and make correct breathing but I am not able to fix the issue. Can anyone suggest me something? Its not puffing it just forms cords.
Thanks in advance sorry for my bad english and happy music to you all. |
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JayKosta Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 3306 Location: Endwell NY USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps you are using excessive 'tongue arch' (strongly forcing your tongue to rise)?
Many people do use 'tongue arch', but I believe the amount should be limited to the minimum amount needed to have a good sound. When practicing to play higher notes, more tongue arch can be used, but do not attempt more than a few steps higher than you can play with good sound.
Jay _________________ Most Important Note ? - the next one !
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'. |
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Andy Del Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 2665 Location: sunny Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:52 am Post subject: |
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They are tendons in your neck. They are tightening, which suggests tension is being created. More than that, it is impossible to tell you anything except for guessing. You need to find a good teacher and play for them. _________________ so many horns, so few good notes... |
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dkutter New Member
Joined: 18 May 2019 Posts: 10 Location: Italy
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much for your help I will try to check where tension comes from or better ask to a teacher.
Greetings and happy music to you all |
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