how to listen carefully though using ear-plugs? important!

mai · Post by **mai** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:19 pm

hi there everyone
I'm a beginner flutist and also started with the piccolo lately.
I feel that my ears have been a little damaged from both instruments!

since that I'm still a beginner I work a lot on tone development, and when using ear-plugs it's a little hard to really notice tone quality and air-pressure. But on the other hand - I must use them to protect my hearing.
I'm sure some of you are experienced with this...
how can I protect my hearing but also improve my tone and playing to become beautiful?

thanks alot -mai

jessclark · Post by **jessclark** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:47 pm

Perhaps it could also be the area in which you practice in. Are you getting a lot of feedback or echo? Try practicing in an open area. Ear plugs are a very good idea when practicing the piccolo, but you shouldn't be damaging your ears with the flute (unless U R up in the 3rd register).

Try going outside, or into a large carpeted room.

Jesse Clark
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