[Hornlist] Kendall's 'boucher buster

[J. Kosta]

KendallBetts at aol.com KendallBetts at aol.com 
wrote:

When I interview/audition a new student, either in studio or at KBHC, in
order to look at the player's embouchure, I ask for a three octave F major
(concert Bb) scale, starting on pedal F, slurred to top line F, breath,
and back down. Then, I ask for the arpeggio, same way.
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(Jay Kosta replies...)

It doesn't seem like it should be too difficult, does it? 
But wow is it humbling (just the 3 octave scale, never mind the arpeggio). 

This little test is a great way to see whether you've really got the chops,
and to dispel any self-illusions about playing ability.

Jay Kosta
Endwell NY
amateur player

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Re: [Hornlist] Kendall's 'boucher buster

[hxcorno]

I'm a freshman in college, and our first assignment , well one of the first was to 
play all of out scales at least 3 octaves.  It was hard work, but now that I can play 
all my scales 3 octaves and I do it everyday, playing has become a lot easier.  So in 
my case, this whole scale thing is working.
my two cents
-Robert Carter

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