I agree with Bill but it's worth noting that there are exceptions to every rule.
It's funny, but if you think about it, when a 100 people start playing the horn 4 hours a day and push through to play when they can play no more, probably only one of them will emerge to continue to play the horn at all, but that one will probably play the horn very well. As they often say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but what kills you is different for everyone, hence the need to take stock of your own training and the results it produces, and the need to adjust that training when necessary. Playing past the proverbial point when you can play no more is certainly a character builder, but not more than that for most people, and it can indeed be detrimental to young musicians in both physical and psychological ways. -S- > -----Original Message----- > From: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > du] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:00 PM > To: horn@music.memphis.edu > Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Endurance a problem? > > The athletic comparison is entirely appropriate. The > physiological development required for horn playing is best > accomplished through an intelligent, methodical approach. > Whether you believe that or not is of no consequence. If you > are successful, an analysis of your personal routine will > undoubtedly reveal elements of a methodical approach. If you > accept and understand the concept, chances are you can make > small changes that will reap big benefits. If your approach > to the physical aspects of playing are as sophisticated as a > ditch digger, you probably won't last very long, like a ditch > digger. You'll burn out at an early age. > > -----Original Message----- > From: simon locke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: horn@music.memphis.edu > Sent: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:41:39 -0000 > Subject: [Hornlist] Endurance a problem? > > Hello All > > I feel the problem with the athletic comparison is that as a > professional horn player, I have no choice of what is on the > programme. Sometimes, there is a whole string of days of very > heavy work. Whereas an athlete can concentrate on building up > to a peak as they know when they will be required to perform. > In my humble opinion horn playing is more than just having > the physical ability to continue playing, it is a creative > art form. I was taught from a very young age that if one > observed the basics, long notes, lip flexibilities, scales, > arpeggios etc. allied with real breath control, then > endurance need never be a problem. I like most of my peers > play regularly 8-10 hrs a day in ensembles and still do my > routine. I have never thought of not playing my practice in > order to save myself for a concert. Maybe, I am lucky to have > a good embouchure but personally I feel it is the consistent > hard work which allows me not to have to worry about stamina. > It could also be that I grew up when it was considered that > gruelling practice was the way to prosper both musically and > financially. Alan Civil once told me that you learn more > about yourself and your playing abilities when you feel you > cannot play another note and still go on. > > Kind Regards > > Simon Locke > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. > It has removed 6 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! > _______________________________________________ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/billbamberg%40aol.com > _______________________________________________ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve%40fridays > computer.com > _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
