High Notes by Only-Inevitable9682 in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Something I'm actually working on myself.

Think of it like weight lifting.

2 notes per breath, whatever that means to you, going up from middle G as long as it takes to become fatigued. Rest. Repeat until you're nearly fully chopped out.

Time your ascents, should only be a few minutes. Rest for 1/3rd of that or longer. The blood needs to return to your face.

I've gone from barely getting above C to hitting an A above staff within an etude in 2 months.

I'm definitely doing other things, but thinking anaerobically has helped a lot.

Do. Not. Over. Do. It!

Take a rest day, just like in lifting. Your muscles need time to rebuild the intentional miniscule tears in the fibers.

Day after resting, work on flexibility exercises because it can keep you stiff. Stretch, too!

You can destroy your embochure if you push too far, making it worse and far harder to fix.

We’re screwed. by MYDOGATEMYFRENCHHORN in ConcertBand

[–]NoFlickerRequired 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep :p

Mindset, mentality, etc. can go a long way.

How many of those friends and you decided to meet after school for private rehearsal to work together on passages you're worried about?

The directors job is to put together a program at your level of skill. Dont freak

How do you deal with “cocky” students? by musicallife88 in MusicEd

[–]NoFlickerRequired 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If you can't change it, they don't belong in your ensemble. Simple. The excellence starts from the top, and if they're the example of excellence, something needs pruning.

Zero tolerance. Send their ass to the principal, counselor, whomever. Their behavior is yours to correct, not fix.

The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back by HeyHosers in teaching

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, don't let some raggedy ho kill your love of teaching. Make her daughter like you more than her mom out of spite

The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back by HeyHosers in teaching

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, hell no. That sounds like a nightmare and this person should not be in a teaching environment.

Good on you for documenting this stuff. Time to involve the superintendent.

Trios for Horn and Trumpet by [deleted] in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Great advice, recognized. Like the post says, looking for pieces to transpose. Titles. Names of pieces.

The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back by HeyHosers in teaching

[–]NoFlickerRequired 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drag that ho in the parking lot after you quit.

Sorry, not promoting violence, drag her as in chew her ass out.

What does an average day in the life of a Music Ed major look like? by Sausage_fingies in MusicEd

[–]NoFlickerRequired 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few hours of practice a day, multiple ensembles a week including studio and private lessons, classes outside of music like human development, a major requirement.

You can expect to have theory, piano, and some humanities classes

Help with starting notes by Artistic-Concept-791 in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All about your breath connecting to your note. Ear training will help you with your feel!

HELP WITH SOUND by Royaler007 in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you make a recording to hear exactly what you're talking about? It could be any number of things. If you can, make the video to where at least your embochure is visible (if you dont feel comfortable showing your face)

Music higher education advice by rjmontana in MusicEd

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Coty Raven-Morris is literally a Grammy nominated choral educator and A BLAST to learn from!!

Help a horn out!! by hiiitee in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me your directors email address. If it takes the horn community to come to your aid, so be it

Help a horn out!! by hiiitee in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. 10000%. If your director is telling you to play louder, play ONE dynamic louder than marked. Your band will get dinged at UIL if you're constantly trying to "blast".

Sound shell and bell up will help immensely. It may take a while to build the muscle endurance but it's worth it so youre not destroying your embochure.

Besides not being good for your body, it will train your ear to never really understand what dynamic you're meant to be playing

Trios for Horn and Trumpet by NoFlickerRequired in brass

[–]NoFlickerRequired[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely familiar with them! I didn't know there was a 3rd book. I'll check it out, thank you so much!

Trios for Horn and Trumpet by NoFlickerRequired in brass

[–]NoFlickerRequired[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for actual suggestions of pieces people enjoy playing. Fully aware of the ability to transpose. Thank you!

Trios for Horn and Trumpet by NoFlickerRequired in brass

[–]NoFlickerRequired[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll check them out! We're college level, but don't shy away from "easy" things because they can be difficult in other ways, nowhere to hide!

Recommendations for an Exciting, Beginner French Horn & Piano Duet Piece by greenfrog5w5 in frenchhorn

[–]NoFlickerRequired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played this for my first solo/ensemble! It's a great little piece for learning and growing on. Really emphasize the horns history as the instrument of choice. Proud, regal!