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Re: Altissimo control

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-04-13 02:24

For me the altissimo became much more stable as I was able to use a "relaxed" embouchure throughout the horn's entire range. When I was a rabid biter, hitting a "C" five ledger lines above the staff was either impossible or it involved a very bruised lower lip!

Also you can try holding down different vent keys for the "E" in your first example. I've been using the "C" key rather than the traditional "Eb" key for most of the standard altissimos (besides the second ledger "D"...."Eb" key or none at all). Or you can try using the "B" key for the third ledger "E." That one is slightly flat, but almost completely "leap proof."

............Paul Aviles

Post Edited (2020-04-13 02:25)

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