Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Hey! Back to post again. Those who had been reading, please keep my blog alive~!
Getting some interest gain in band, as I can play ' better ' this few practices. Really- music, exposure, reading really helps lot in my playing. Had been trying to pitch high notes these day and still so hard. Ever since I read about this technique that was used by many trumpeters world wide. Known as the pivot system. Yahoo!( no.. it really sucks.) Google it to read out more. This technique basically was invented by one guy... I had forgotten his name. He spent 40 years researching and finally viola! - the pivot system. Pivot system helps alot in reducing lips pressure as the technique basically spread your force to a bigger area thus reducing the pressure. Pressure = Force/ Area ya? Not only in reducing lip pressure or I should m.p.c ( mouthpiece pressure), it also help in endurance, power, tonality, intonation and much much more. This shows how useful this technique is. However, it was also stated that it is recommended to have to licensed/ qualified pivot system teacher to teach as many bad habit may develop. Since I so smart... of course dont need =P
This technique can be applied to mainly trombone and trumpet, however will also help slightly on brass or I should say cup mouthpiece.
That's it for the day. Have a nice night
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