Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2011-07-19 13:08
Judging from much2bored's screen name, it could be playing long tones for ever might be much too boring. How about playing scales? If you play a 2 octave scale in thirds it takes three times through it to get back to the beginning note in rhythm. I have an example at http://www.jb-linear-music.com/scales.pdf. It is the one in 6/8 time. So, you play this or another scale for a period of time and the result is having played steadily for a period of time, right? Same thing as looooong tones, but at least you have something else to concentrate on except how tired your embouchure is getting. Yes, long tones help you to see how even your tone is, but if you are much2bored, another way might be good.
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
Post Edited (2011-07-19 13:09)
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