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Hi! I'm playing a Bach Sonata and I came across a trill I've never seen, E natural to F sharp. I've looked in my books but nothing has shown up. Thanks for your help!

Thank-you for the replies! One more question- Hopefully this doesn't sound stupid, but I'm not really sure how to use my abdominal muscles correctly. :oops: Should I keep my stomach muscles tight, almost as if you are holding your breath? How should I use them to make quality vibrato? Does this make...

I have a good friend who plays flute well and started to teach me how to do vibrato. Lately, there hasn't been enough time to work together so I'm stuck. :( I can get some sound that gives off a wavering tone but it doesn't sound professional. How should I continue? A band assisstant told me I shou...

Playing next year is fine too; sometimes nerves can overtake you! I play at my church often, and I will tell you that I am nervous, but once I start playing, it goes away. If you concentrate on only your music (don't look around!) you will do fine as long as you have practiced. A good thing about ch...

I was invited to be in my school's advanced band. I thought I knew what I was getting into, but now I have my doubts. I have pieces that are complicated for me to do and, although it sounds like a question I should know, I would like an answer. How do you practice music that is extremely frustrating...