Octive Jumps Down

Xill · Post by **Xill** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:06 pm

I recently got a peice for an honor band try out and a measure in the piece has a high E-flat3 to E-flat2, as well as D3 to D2 and C3 to C2. I'm hitting the D and C great but the E-flat I'm haveing troubles with, any suggestions?

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:53 pm

As you jump to the lower octave, aim your air downward more. Also be sure you are changing fingerings, as the incorrect fingering may cause a crack that wouldn't otherwise occur.

Zevang · Post by **Zevang** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:01 pm

Also, try not to lose abdominal support as you change octaves. The airstream must have a consistent flow at all moments.
People generally assume that lower notes are less support consuming.

Zevang

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:01 pm

That's an excellent point, Zevang, and applies to a number of other instances as well. For example, some people stop the air when tonguing with something other than the tongue. Visualizing "blowing a whole note" even while double tonguing (i.e. the air stream remains constant but is being interrupted periodically by the tongue) can vastly improve technique.

Zevang · Post by **Zevang** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:14 pm

That's it! Coudn't agree more

Zevang