Tom:
Now that we've settled the horn question (Yamaha 667--should be good,
consistent horn) a couple of other questions. You don't sound physically
handicapped except for the effects of you past cancer and therapy.
Hopefully that's improving? (I have an idea of what you went through
since this is the disease that took my late wife). Age, in and of
itself, may not be a huge factor here although obviously it often has a
role in the kind of stamina needed for the demands of professional playing.
Are you still seeing a teacher? I certainly hope so. He or she should
work with you in approaching each of the problems you mentioned in a
methodical way. Sometimes getting some coaching from a new teacher helps
in getting on to the next plateau. I recently took my courage and pride
in hand after many, many years of playing and took four coaching
sessions from a very well-known American hornplayer. Yes, it bruised my
ego (he gave no mercy), but I came away with not only some practical
techniques, but a much improved attitude towards performing in general.
It got me out of my complacency rut and gave me new goals to aim for.
When you say your range is F "below" the bass clef, just what do you
mean? Getting really comfortable and proficient in the low range is a
way of building up playing throughout the register.
Well, enough. You get the picture. Just keep at it.
Richard in Seattle
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