[TPIN] low to get high

[Clyde E. Hunt]

http://www.bflatmusic.com/pedals.html

Addresses, among other things, what I believe to be the relationship of 
the pedal register and the G#4 upwards register.....neither of which 
"lie" naturally on the instrument.
Thank you!

Clyde Hunt


David Adams wrote:

> Pedal tones do seem to help my range, too.  I believe it has  
> something to do with the way the lips have to achieve a more precise  
> focal point for optimum vibrations.  Sort of increases one's  
> vibratory efficiency.  Also involves more tissue/muscle mass.  Would  
> love to have a more precise explanation from some of the more  
> eloquent pedagogues of TPIN.
> On Jul 1, 2007, at 11:29 AM, Gene Ellis wrote:
>
>> Since having an accident that put a scar on the inside of my upper  
>> lip, I have been experimenting
>> with everything that I can try to get better range and increase  
>> endurance. I noticed that when I want
>> to increase my range, the best thing I can do is do some pedal tone  
>> exercises. Somehow this increases
>> my upper range. I don't understand it, but it works. Does this work  
>> with anyone else?
>>
>> Gene
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> David B. Adams
> Palo Alto Unified School District
> Director, Foothill Symphonic Winds
> www.windband.org/foothill
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