 The Fingering Forum
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Author: Kris
Date: 2001-09-16 10:22
I played tenor and bari sax for 10 years over 20 years ago. My question is, I have a friend who wants to give me a Yamaha (Red Plated) Professional Tenor. Seriously, is it possible to pick up playing after being away from it so long? Should I take private lessons, since I would be serious about it, or should I just hunt and press (peck) and play by ear? I would like to be able to play the oldies again. Any and all suggestions would be much appreciated. Prefer you email me with your suggestions. Thank you for your time.
K
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-09-16 12:48
Yes it is quite possible to pick up an instrument after an extended layoff. I didn't play my clarinet for over 20 years. Now I'm one of the first clarinets in the local community band.
It would be a good idea to hook up with a teacher. You'll save yourself a lot of time if you do.
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Author: Debbie
Date: 2001-10-02 21:25
I started playing the oboe again after 30 years off and haven't had this much fun in a long time. I joined a community band in which everyone is quite patient, but I think if you have the time, taking some private lessons would be a big plus to get you back up to where you were more quickly. I've been back at it for about one year now and I would say that I'm just getting to the point where I was. Timing was harder for me than the actual playing.
Good Luck!
Debbie
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Author: Cowgurl86
Date: 2001-10-04 23:48
Yes, i think it is, when i quit playing trumpet for a while, and played sax's, after about 2 years i could still pick up the trumpet and play fully taps, and almost my entire old range (very very large range)
GOod luck!
Cowgurl86
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Author: matt w
Date: 2005-10-31 16:30
Hi I am trying to find the fingering chart for TAPS I played the trumpet in the high school marching band but I haven’t played for some time. I was wondering if you could give me the fingering chart for TAPS to play at my grandpa’s funeral.
Thank you matt
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Author: matt w
Date: 2005-10-31 16:30
Hi I am trying to find the fingering chart for TAPS I played the trumpet in the high school marching band but I haven’t played for some time. I was wondering if you could give me the fingering chart for TAPS to play at my grandpa’s funeral.
Thank you matt
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