[TPIN] pedal C

[David Adams]

In my younger years, I couldn't seem to master the pedal tones on  
trumpet (flugelhorn is easier), and quickly gave up on trying.  In  
the last few years, though, I have found them to be really helpful  
for my overall flexibility.  Initially the pedals would come out a  
9th below, i.e. open pedal would be a Bb, etc.  With some work, I  
have been able to nail the octaves for all 7 fingerings, slurring  
down and up through 3 octaves, and even get some sub-pedals.  My  
flexibility is much easier, so I have become a firm believer in the  
value of pedal note practice for every horn.  When I ask why this is  
so, I get numerous answers, and they all seem to be correct.  Relaxes  
the lip, focuses the energy and sound better, allows for greater lip  
movement without losing control, and more.  Fascinating phenomenon to  
me, and I would love to hear more from other players why this works  
so well.  It wasn't something that my early teachers (several  
acclaimed players) ever emphasized or even encouraged.  David Adams
On Dec 26, 2007, at 5:08 PM, Tptgirl at aol.com wrote:

> Pedal C
> Who can hit the pedal C, open fingering,  with ease?  If so, did   
> you have to
> work to get to that point, or did it just come out pretty easily   
> like some
> of the other pedals?
>
> If any of you folks that are physics experts have any insight that is
> pertinent to that question - I am interested... It is weird to me  
> that some  people
> can pop that note out from the beginning, and others have to work  
> forever  to
> figure out how to make it work, and yet others never get it - but  
> can get
> notes all around it...
>
> Cheri
>
>
>
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David B. Adams
Palo Alto Unified School District
Director, Foothill Symphonic Winds
www.windband.org/foothill