[TPIN] (no subject)

[Michael Anderson]

David,

I would strongly encourage you to get a private teacher as soon as possible.
Don't tell use exactly where you are, but what area are you in? We might be
able to find you someone who would be great for your situation and not cost
too much. You shouldn't try to tackle this by yourself or through an
internet discussion group. You need someone in person who is qualified to
help you.

MA


> From: David Laithwaite <laithwaiteight at hotmail.com>
> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:44:10 +0000
> To: <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
> Subject: [TPIN] (no subject)
> 
> 
> Hi. I'm a grade 8 trumpet player, and been playing for over 10 years. Around
> last March I started to go down hill, and found it harder to play, and
> couldn't play for as long. I also now find it hard to play sticato single
> notes. I don't know why, but I think it's got something to do with this, which
> I started to feel at the same time; since then its like when I put the
> mouthpiece to my lips I can feel my two front teeth move very slightly, and
> they sort of feel to push together. It's really hard to describe, but the best
> I can do is say that it feels like the teeth catch each other. It's not
> noticable, apart from I can feel it, and i'm sure this is what is making my
> playing seem weaker. I had never felt this before, and so i'm sure it is this,
> especially as they coincided with each other. In addition, it's not just when
> I play, but if I put pressure on them normally, I can feel the same thing
> happen. I was wondering whether anyone knows what to do about it and has got
> any advice, or at least knows what i'm talking about, please. Thanks.