----- Original Message ----- From: "PAUL HOLT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Tired and Stiff Lips
This has occurred to me and I would like to know what equipement you use? I have an 8D now and I think it is not right for me at this time. Maybe other suggestions too, about horns for older players? I played a great Alexander 103 that I bought from Dick Moore in the 60's I wonder where that horn is now? Maybe I should try an Alex again or what about a Pizka? Anybody have any thoughts I'm open to suggestions. Also I'm currently using a Pizka mouthpiece which I love.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Herbert Foster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Tired and Stiff Lips
A view from my early 70's, having picked up the horn 9 years ago after a 45
year hiatus. Older muscles can be strengthened, but it's a slow process. I now
have more endurance and range than I did when I was young. I now can do a Short
Call and an occassional Long Call in the privacy of my home. In concert I'm
comfortable with A or Bb above the staff (when I'm fresh). This is not to brag,
but to give encouragement. It can be done, with patience and perseverance.
When you're young your advantage is raw muscles and reflexes. Later, much
later, your advantage is maturity. Use it. Work for efficiency. Listen to your
body. Push yourself, but quit for the day before doing any damage. Find the
tight muscles--they sap your energy. Equipment does make a difference. I gave
up my beloved 8D because it was taking too much out of me.
Herb Foster --- Larry Jellison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
A view as an amateur in my late 50's... additional suggestions:
Horn playing is an athletic activity, so consider what you would do if you were working hard or working out lifting weights in a gym and feeling stiff. Proper diet, not overeating with weight gain, but plentiful raw vegetables and raw fruits and quality protein. Plentiful sleep-- I find this to be very important and does wonders for horn playing. Good workout-rest intervals. Rest frequently during horn practice; actual "blow" time should be about half of the practice session. Endurance needs to be pushed at times by playing through a long passage, but this endurance stretching should be done judiciously and not be one's standard practice mode.
Chronic lip tiredness could be a symptom of overplaying, and lightening one's playing routines for a day or two will improve the condition. I think playing every day is important, even if all you do for a day or two is a light warm up workout for 20 - 30 minutes, not playing loud nor going too high.
Regards, Larry
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