corno folk I have never had the desire to analyze what happens before, during, or after a long range jump on the horn. The same thing goes for analyzing pitch; are you going to be watching your tuner's needle while you are doing that Mahler 5 solo?
My own method for long horn jumps is to focus on the goal note, make sure I am set for it, and do the jump; not thinking of anything else but that goal note. Visualizing both notes as being right next to one another is also a good way to avoid anxiety about : (insert your favorite rip here). best wishes Rachel _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
