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How to hold the horn....

Author: Matt74
Date: 2021-07-30 01:22

I've noticed with regularity that beginners (especially adults), seem to have problems holding the horn, or getting their fingers in the right spots. I can understand that some people's flexibility might not be what it used to be.

I don't really remember having problems like that (saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder). Once or twice I was sure my fingers just wouldn't do something, but it resolved itself quickly. Is this a problem for a lot of people?

I know that when you pick up a new horn it can feel impossibly awkward, but that goes away quickly. Maybe older beginners use their heads first, where kids just go with the flow. Using my head first HAS always been an obstacle for me.

Thoughts? Especially from experienced teachers, or older beginners?

- Matthew Simington

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