I have been paying attention to professional trombone players on RUclips. Some make playing seem effortless, even in the higher registers. On the other hand, others seem have a hard, laborious time hitting higher notes and it shows in their facial expressions. They don't seem relaxed at all. You have helped me with some tips and I appreciate that.
I’m glad the tips have been helpful. The true masters make the horn an extension of themselves. Staying “out of the way” is really the key. It’s easy and difficult all at the same time.
Something just clicked recently with my playing to where I’ve pretty much eliminated as much tension as possible but my ranges still speak very well. I used to really have to strain to get above a high F but now I can effortlessly play up to a high D and have good flexibility between registers. Idk what happened really but I did that trick where you put the back of your horn on a wall and move off of the mouthpiece so you’re just barely on it then playing so that there literally is as little tension as possible. I think having that realization and practicing every day for months has truly taken my playing to the next level and it all feels much more comfortable.
Great info! Even as a above average high bass trombonist your videos always help me with something Hope you have a great time with friends or family on your vacation from want the reflection is showing it looks like a beautiful area!
Man. Awesome scenery. I glad you get to experience. Thanks for the lesson, and I think this is one of those lessons that go beyond music. I’ll definitely start taking note of this. Thanks for all you do. Hopefully we’ll get to see you play out soon!!!🤘
It truly was an amazing trip! My schedule is starting to fill up, I’ll be traveling again in the near future. Im really looking forward to connecting with people in person again.
WHUD UP DION ! YOU COULD ALSO PLAY HERBIE HANCOCK'S MAIDEN VOYAGE OR THAD JONES A CHILD IS BORN AS A LONG TONE STUDY TO WARM UP OR TO JUST RELAX YOUR TENSION AND ALSO YOUR MIND !
@@TheChopsShop THAT IS SO TRUE THE FLUGABONE WILL MAKE YOU APPROACH THE TROMBONE IN A DIFFERENT WAY , IT HAS MADE ME DO THE SAME ! ALSO DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FLUGABONE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE TENOR FLUGEL HORN , TENOR SAXHORN THANKS TO IT's INVENTOR ADOLPH SAX ! IT IS A KOOL INSTRUMENT TO PLAY , WAYNE HENDERSON WAS CONCIDERING BEFORE HE LEFT US TO PURCHASE ONE !
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I have been paying attention to professional trombone players on RUclips. Some make playing seem effortless, even in the higher registers. On the other hand, others seem have a hard, laborious time hitting higher notes and it shows in their facial expressions. They don't seem relaxed at all. You have helped me with some tips and I appreciate that.
I’m glad the tips have been helpful. The true masters make the horn an extension of themselves. Staying “out of the way” is really the key. It’s easy and difficult all at the same time.
Hope you had a great vacation Dion; looks stunning there!
It was an amazing get away! I’ll talk to you soon.
So in summary: go to paradise to relax your chops. Got it.
😆That is a simplified way of looking at it!
Something just clicked recently with my playing to where I’ve pretty much eliminated as much tension as possible but my ranges still speak very well. I used to really have to strain to get above a high F but now I can effortlessly play up to a high D and have good flexibility between registers. Idk what happened really but I did that trick where you put the back of your horn on a wall and move off of the mouthpiece so you’re just barely on it then playing so that there literally is as little tension as possible. I think having that realization and practicing every day for months has truly taken my playing to the next level and it all feels much more comfortable.
Consistency and not doing more then what’s required is the key!
Great info! Even as a above average high bass trombonist your videos always help me with something
Hope you have a great time with friends or family on your vacation from want the reflection is showing it looks like a beautiful area!
I’m glad the info was useful and helpful to you. This vacation was one to be remembered!
Man. Awesome scenery. I glad you get to experience. Thanks for the lesson, and I think this is one of those lessons that go beyond music. I’ll definitely start taking note of this. Thanks for all you do. Hopefully we’ll get to see you play out soon!!!🤘
It truly was an amazing trip! My schedule is starting to fill up, I’ll be traveling again in the near future. Im really looking forward to connecting with people in person again.
Good one!
Thanks man!
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WHUD UP DION ! YOU COULD ALSO PLAY HERBIE HANCOCK'S MAIDEN VOYAGE OR THAD JONES A CHILD IS BORN AS A LONG TONE STUDY TO WARM UP OR TO JUST RELAX YOUR TENSION AND ALSO YOUR MIND !
Those are two great songs to practice playing long tones. Sometimes it just takes one note to make the melody sound right. 😀
@@TheChopsShop TRUE SO TRUE ! ONE NOTE IS THE BEST ! PLAYING THOSE TWO SONGS SLOW AS POSSIBLE DOES A LOT FOR THE CHOPS ! ALSO HOWZ DA FLUGABONE ?
Flugabone is coming along nicely. I really love the sound of the horn. It’s made me approach the trombone differently, in a good way.
@@TheChopsShop THAT IS SO TRUE THE FLUGABONE WILL MAKE YOU APPROACH THE TROMBONE IN A DIFFERENT WAY , IT HAS MADE ME DO THE SAME ! ALSO DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FLUGABONE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE TENOR FLUGEL HORN , TENOR SAXHORN THANKS TO IT's INVENTOR ADOLPH SAX ! IT IS A KOOL INSTRUMENT TO PLAY , WAYNE HENDERSON WAS CONCIDERING BEFORE HE LEFT US TO PURCHASE ONE !
I didn’t know about the different names for the flugabone. Thanks for the information!