Re: dynamics


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Posted by Max on April 10, 1999 at 12:05:09:

In Reply to: dynamics posted by Bryan Powell on April 10, 1999 at 00:28:53:

Dynamics are a very ignored element of brass playing. When I studied with Klienhammer he had me play everything at mf, ppp and fff (unfortunately, he was never too pleased with my ppp). Practice scales, lip slurs, long tones, and excerpts at ppp to fff. Don't be satisfied if your ppp is only mp. The truth is there is no short cut. You have to hear the sound in your head befor you play it. Befor you can control your sound at ppp, you have to do many long tones at ppp. If you want some literature, check Kleinhammer's "Art of Trombone Playing" or Charlie Vernon's "A Singing Approach to Trombone."
Max


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