Can you suggest some lyrical pieces for natural horn? Thanks for all of the information!
On 8/4/07, John Dutton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is not the end of the world. In a month's time you can do quite a bit. > In addition to Jonathon's advice I'll add a little bit. > > > > The key to good low register sound and facility is strengthening the corners > with such a large aperture. Most folks sound like farts in the wind because > their embouchure is not firm like it might otherwise be in the upper > register with a smaller embouchure/aperture. Firm control like any other > thing requires attention and persistent proper practice. > > > > Work the Schantl Grand Theoretical & Practical Method. It's function > range-wise is just what you want. Alternatively you can play Kopprasch down > an octave (including transposing). Play these exercises with a drone tone > so that you can practice your intonation. This won't do more than simulate > playing with someone else but it will help improve your intonation. Find a > trombone player friend and play duets-play your part C basso. This will > help your low register and ensemble. Do NOT forsake your high playing. > Find some lyrical pieces for natural horn and work the harmonic series > concentrating on a singing style. Transfer this same singing style to your > low register work. > > > > Of course get out your metronome and learn how to make music despite strict > tempi. Music is what happens in between the notes too. A good rule of > thumb is that things like rubato are more inferred/implied than dramatically > done. It's sort of a zen koan. Most important, do not try to generate > eight hours of practice daily trying to compensate for a perceived lack of > time. Start modestly and add time as your fatigue point moves. > > > > The Jack Attack! > > > _______________________________________________ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/sallym.of.mclaurin%40gmail.com > _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
