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nicki_flute
post Oct 22 2010, 01:17 PM
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Lying down and playing (not for the whole practice session but for 5-10 minutes)

Singing and playing at the same time - to open throat

They must look/sound a bit odd to anyone who walks in!
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post Oct 22 2010, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Oct 22 2010, 06:50 AM) *

QUOTE(katica @ Oct 22 2010, 03:35 AM) *

On the oboe...little pieces of paper between the finger tips and the keys, which mustn't fall out when you change notes. This is to learn not to lift the fingers more than necessary. You start with just one finger, then two, etc etc. It totally fries the mind!!!

The exercise is less useful in hot and muggy weather though - the paper tends to stick to the fingers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I get pupils to do a similar thing on flute - they have to lay a tissue over the back of their hand. If their fingers raise too high, the tissue falls off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Oooh I'm going to to try that one, I can't get my fingers to move fast enough at the moment....thank you!
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post Oct 22 2010, 08:15 PM
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QUOTE(katica @ Oct 22 2010, 04:35 AM) *

On the oboe...little pieces of paper between the finger tips and the keys, which mustn't fall out when you change notes. This is to learn not to lift the fingers more than necessary. You start with just one finger, then two, etc etc. It totally fries the mind!!!

My teacher is actually encouraging me to lift my fingers higher. He said he never, ever thought he would be telling someone to lift them higher but he feels my touch on the keys is too gentle.

Maybe I should try the bits of paper and see if I can get them to fall out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 23 2010, 11:00 PM
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QUOTE(kerioboe @ Oct 22 2010, 02:15 PM) *

QUOTE(katica @ Oct 22 2010, 04:35 AM) *

On the oboe...little pieces of paper between the finger tips and the keys, which mustn't fall out when you change notes. This is to learn not to lift the fingers more than necessary. You start with just one finger, then two, etc etc. It totally fries the mind!!!

My teacher is actually encouraging me to lift my fingers higher. He said he never, ever thought he would be telling someone to lift them higher but he feels my touch on the keys is too gentle.

Maybe I should try the bits of paper and see if I can get them to fall out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I am beginning to get the idea that you are definitely not a run-of-the-mill oboist!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 24 2010, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(katica @ Oct 22 2010, 03:35 AM) *

On the oboe...little pieces of paper between the finger tips and the keys, which mustn't fall out when you change notes. This is to learn not to lift the fingers more than necessary. You start with just one finger, then two, etc etc. It totally fries the mind!!!

I might be prepared to try it with moist ciggy papers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Oct 24 2010, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Oct 22 2010, 02:17 PM) *

Lying down and playing (not for the whole practice session but for 5-10 minutes)

Singing and playing at the same time - to open throat

They must look/sound a bit odd to anyone who walks in!



Yes...I've tried the lying down whilst playing..opens the throat..really improves breath control! You do look silly...but hey!:-)

..and singing and playing...only meant to do when you're home alone!:-)
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post Oct 24 2010, 05:28 PM
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Practicing with the contents of a bottle of Carlsberg in your digestive system.........
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post Oct 25 2010, 02:34 PM
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My singing teacher has loads of bizzarre practice methods. Here are a few:

Taking my bottom lip between thumb and index finger and sing.
Lying on a gym ball head to the ground and singing into this ball.
Lying on the floor singing while my teacher shakes my legs.
Sitting on a chair, head in hands and sing.

Beside I would never want someone else have a look into my singing lessons, it is fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 25 2010, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(aesir22 @ Oct 24 2010, 06:28 PM) *

Practicing with the contents of a bottle of Carlsberg in your digestive system.........

My teacher actually recommended a glass (or two) of wine to deal with nerves/tension. My fingers didn't seem to agree, though; they stopped working instead of just relaxed.

I don't think I can beat Marisa's banana story. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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