Author: Ronish
Date: 2010-11-07 06:59
Well I`m 77 and play alto, tenor, violin, clarinet and cello. But what Carl T says is right and a problem. I play in the little local bands and even taking it easy during the day for a special play at night is not the cure all for me. It just seems that the brain wants to switch off at times. Of course heaps of practice is essential but I`ve spent hours on MPCs, reeds, different instrument makes and so on but now I realize that all that means little unless I can work out how to fire 100% when I want to. So to date I`ve been evaluating as a solution:
. a 10min. practice close to performance time.
. a strong cup of coffee prior to the bell
. try to eliminate any hassle. e.g music all arranged, don`t rush.
. is your instrument set up just right for the playing. Avoid fiddling with reeds a short time before starting.
. pity, but give the ethanol a miss till you get home.
. try to figure out what makes you feel good some days. Is it an early night prior?
. is it mental lassitude more than physical the problem. Should I not play a computer game of chess that I do each day.
This problem does`nt seem to exist when you are young and younger members wont know what I`m talking about.
So if other seniors have any further "helpers" pass them on.
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