Can't Hold Steady Tone in Middle Register

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Edsters295
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Can't Hold Steady Tone in Middle Register

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Hi Everyone,

I've been playing for 20+ years pretty consistently (I did take a break this summer for a bit, then may have practiced too intensely after the break), and recently I've developed a wavering between middle F ( :line4: ) and middle Bb ( :space5: ). It sounds like a nervous shaky vibrato, and it's only in that range.

I've been practicing very slow long tones in that range for a few weeks now (buzzing, free buzzing, and playing), but it doesn't seem to get better. I took 2 days off recently, and the 1st day back was better, then right back to bad the day after.

I'm not in any pain, but is it possible I injured myself? Has anyone else dealt with this before?

I'm not sure whether I should take a longer break from playing to let whatever it is heal, or if I should keep going with the long tones every day, or if it's something else all together.

Thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Doug Elliott
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Re: Can't Hold Steady Tone in Middle Register

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Problems like that are caused by an instability in your formation or mouthpiece placement. This is the stuff that I teach. I do lessons by Skype, if you're interested in fixing it quickly.
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Edsters295
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Re: Can't Hold Steady Tone in Middle Register

Post by Edsters295 »

That would be great- my email address is: [email protected]

Send me an email and we'll set it up. Thank you!
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