Author: huboboe
Date: 2014-08-18 01:13
I used to play thumb on, but while subbing in the SF Symphony and sitting next to Marc Lifschey, I saw that he played thumb off in the upper octave except when it was on the octave key. I found that freed up my motion since I didn't need to pick it up before putting it on the octave key.
Marc's advice, "Caress the instrument, don't assault it" is the best I have ever received on technique...
No matter the speed, every move the man made was smooth and graceful. Fingers next to the keywork, he stroked rather than pushed. Amazing to watch...
Robert Hubbard
WestwindDoubleReed.com
1-888-579-6020
bob@westwinddoublereed.com
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