Does the Pivot System work for legit playing?

Mr.Hollywood · Heavyweight Member Joined: 14 Dec 2002 Posts: 1730

Lee,

I hurt my neck once and was so scared that I went to an Ear/Nose/Throat Doctor.

Anyway to make a long story short, I had a catscan done and there was no damage.

I played some high notes for the doctor righ in the exam room. He said the neckpuff can cause what is known as a "Laringeoseal" I don't know if I spelled that right but it's pronounced La-Rin-ja-seel.

Doc (Reinhardt) said that he always thought the Louie Armstrongs voice was so hoarse because he had damaged his vocal cords with a neckpuff.

Many things can cause a neckpuff.

Too much "upfront" resistance. Examples; Too small/tight mouthpiece,throat or backbore.

Using too much lip compression.

delaying/ or bottling up the air on attacks

The guys who usually have trouble with their necks are tall and thin with long skinny necks.

Watch out for piccolo trumpet !

Chris

trickg · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 12:04 pm Post subject:

leesbrass,

Where did you find the articles on neck puff eradication? I've always been bothered by how much my throat expands when I play and I would be most interested in finding a way to stop it.

Thanks.
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BobList · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:18 pm Post subject:

Pat...try the "bitch-collar" that Scott S. wears on friday nights... LOL

BobList · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:32 pm Post subject:

Ooops.....sorry guys.......didn't mean to be so krood (private joke).....but seriously, Pat........talk to Scotty Holbert...he has copies of The Pivot Manual you can purchase........there are very well thought out drills in there for a neck puff eradication......if it's even a problem...you know you are a III-B now....join us in our Glory.. Bob List, Bawlmer, Murlin