[TPIN] Air out nose while playing normally?

[Keith Thompson]

Jon,

Air coming out my nose has nothing to do with how hard I'm blowing.  It 
happens when playing softly or loudly.

It's not like there's air rushing out of my nose.  It's just enough that 
if I plug my nose I can distinctly notice the difference and it makes 
playing uncomfortable for me.

I know of no negative side effects of this air leaking.  I have 
absolutely no problem playing high, low, loud, soft, whatever.  It is 
not a concern--just an observation.

-keith

Keith Thompson
St.Paul, MN
Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
Sheldon Theatre Brass Band
Xbrass

> I used to have air come out of my nose years ago, then I decided I'd 
> be better off if it went into the horn....:)  It has been my 
> experience that if air is going anywhere other then in the horn, 
> you're blowing too hard.  I suppose a slight amount of air could pass 
> (hmmm) thru the nose from time to time but not enough to really notice.
>
> There's my 2 pennies...:)
>
> Jon Trimble
> jontrimble at suddenlink.net
> http://myspace.com/jontrimble
>