If there is a fortunate placement of a brace, you could try a tenor sax
neck strap, or other size that matches her physicals. And/or, find a
friendly repair tech (most of us are) and find a mutually agreeable spot
to solder a hook ring some where on the instrument.
Bruce Hunter
Sheldon Kirshne
Strictly a matter of how good the horn is. I've played on a Geyer since I was
17--proof of the pudding is in the tasting. I'd never buy a Geyer (or really
anything else) without playing it. Some are great, and some are not.
Shel
Kevin Carlson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There's a '58 Geyer or
The only one I've used is Clark's Technical Studies for Trumpet (or cornet). I
like Clarks becuase it has simple finger patterns repeated in EVERY key,
starting low & moving up chromatically, so I don't have to waste time learning
difficult new tunes just to improve my finger dexterity. Another
If it's a grip issue, I might be able to help. I had a grip problem when I
came back to horn 2 1/2 years ago. I was playing a Holton 179 & my left hand
would get painful cramps from gripping & holding this heavy instrument. The
cramping most definitely impaired my technique. I tried various co
There's a '58 Geyer original up on Ebay right now that looks to be in pretty
good shape, although it says it hasn't been serviced in 20 years. Anyone
have an estimate on how much that could be worth?
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I agree with Richard. First, solve any balance/physical issues, then go to
unproductive habits if they are still there.
Shel
Richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Alon Reuven wrote:
Hi all ,
I have a young student who is extremly tensed when she plays the horn .
I am being patient , but it
I was hoping to hear form people who have gone from the states and studied
abroad elsewhere or teachers who have accepted students from the States, what
advice can you give about studying in Europe?
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Alon Reuven wrote:
Hi all ,
I have a young student who is extremly tensed when she plays the horn .
I am being patient , but it seems that what ever method I pick, her muskle
tonus is huge . It gets to the point that she cannot finger properly because
hwe hand is so "clenched "arround the hand gu
try some finger exercises without the horn, just the open hand, then just
fingering around say a length of garden hose, the on the horn without the horn
being in position to play, then in position without blowing...have her try to
remember the feeling of no tension as she goes toward being in p
Also,
Thirty Velocity Studies by Claude Gordon, Carl Fischer, 05092
St. Jacome, trumpet studies, contempory of Arban.
Systematic Approach by C.Gordon and
Daily Trumpet Exercises by C.Gordon
See purtle.com for comprehensive discussion of C.Gordon and on line lessons.
William Botte
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I will certainly miss Jonell. She was a wonderful person.
>From the moment it was apparent that she was sick I determined not to say
anything unless she wanted to talk about it. And, of course, she never
did. It was life as usual in all my dealings with her. Her illness never
seemed to get her
Grazie a Daniel for pointing us to this elegant Bach Brandenburg #2.
Well played and photographed, and the standing horns do not overly
dominate. I like how the 1st hornist squeezes his eyes closed when
there is a trill coming. I will try that.
David Goldberg
Daniel Canarutto wrote:
Worth
Arban alone with keep any horn player busy for years. But, for me, the big
three are:
Arban
Clarke
Vizutti (he's an American master - jazz, classical, commercial - with 3
books of technical/musical studies for trumpet. I've only used book 1 -
Technical studies. Lot's of great finger and range w
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