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 Re: Question on practice time
Author: GaryT1957 
Date:   2006-04-07 13:39

Wow...thanks all for the great advice and tips. The articles are quite interesting and insightful.

I have to agree with you, mschmidt. I play for my own enjoyment with no goals for becoming pro. Yet, I strive...always, to practice as often and as long as I can so that playing oboe is even more fun and enjoyable. When I first got my new oboe...I didn't really "practice" much of anything for about a week or two. Spent time playing simple things and easy scales and just getting the feel of the new instrument. Sorta just playing around with it as if it were a new toy. Now, I am much more focused and am happy to report that I am always finding new things to work on.

I love the idea of the straw. I don't have any but I do have a thin and hollow styrene plastic tube (spare from building models) and I'm going use that for strengthening the embouchure when not playing.

I'm also praticing fingerings for silent practice.

Please forgive my long-windedness, I really enjoy the exchange on this board. Everyone is so helpful and encouraging. I kinda feel like we are all friends.

Gary

Oooops...one more thing...any special breathing exercises to help increase abdominal support?

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