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Re: mirrors

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2011-09-24 04:58

I was taking some lessons from Eddie Palanker. He used the biggest mirror I've ever seen! I think this was around the mid '70's. Learned a lot, and this is why I still use one - Thanks Eddie! Folks he's a smart teacher.

As far as fingers go it can be directly related to tonguing and your fingers. For example when you screw up the articulation and you are looking in a mirror you will notice that your fingers are actually slower than the tongue. Most people believe the opposite - the tongue is too slow for the fingers. Finger height also can make the fingers go a lot faster, mainly if your fingers go up too high above the keys.

Mirrors can show this problem and help one get this technique under control and actually be able to articulate as one.

Perhaps Eddie may pop in with add wisdom.

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Post Edited (2011-09-24 05:14)

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