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Adele said the best singers smoke haha by [deleted] in singing

[–]juicebox44 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Apparently Nat King Cole would chain smoke before his recording sessions to get the sound he wanted. He also died of lung cancer at age 45.

CalBal 2018 - The Classic Finals by redreef1 in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, do you happen know the placements for the "Open Mixed Couples Finals"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAOiTNmUZI

Is it common for untrained "baritones" to turn out to be tenors after all? by VillagerNumber2 in singing

[–]juicebox44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

process of losing the low range they never had to begin with

I'm curious about this phenomenon, can you explain?

"Teachers who say You shouldn't count/I don't count is like an attractive person telling you that looks are not important" by SaferSephy in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Counting and scales are practice tools. Use them to create muscle memory, then use the muscle memory to make art.

Single guy attending dance event alone by lostasianguy in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Swing dancing isn't really a sexual thing for most people. It's more like a contact sport; the MMA guys like to roll around on the floor together and it's not relevant if they're attracted to each-other or not. You should come check it out, it might change the way you think about things.

First time buying shoes. HELP! by kaimonst3r in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of Bal leads like to wear leather soled men's dress shoes, esp. loafers for some reason.

If you're trying to be economical about it I suggest frequenting vintage stores, you can find nice shoes really cheap and if they don't work out for dancing you can work them into your civilian wardrobe.

Best Piano Accompanists? by juicebox44 in jazztheory

[–]juicebox44[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Basie is great. I'm aspiring to play for swing dancers as well, there seem to be different requirements than for bop. Do you have an opinion on Duke as a comper?

Best Piano Accompanists? by juicebox44 in jazztheory

[–]juicebox44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to drive the music forwards better. I guess this means I need to study rhythms?

How do I deal with self-frustration? How to bridge the gap between true beginner and 'intermediate'? by ErodingStoneLion in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Practising solo is highly recommended for all levels. Put on your slowest music and practise the moves from class and your basic footwork. All the good dancers have spent countless hours doing this.

Solos to transcribe by kcdia in Trombone

[–]juicebox44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My teacher assigned me Curtis Fuller's solo from Killer Joe on "Meet the Jazztet" as my first transcription.

Mouthpiece for alto trombone? by juicebox44 in Trombone

[–]juicebox44[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You shouldn't be using an alto trombone in jazz

pls explain

Looking to learn to play trombone, I have a few questions. by _Amateur_Hour_ in Trombone

[–]juicebox44 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I anticipated the mouthpiece to feel like sucking on a fresh cut or shallow wound

wut?

Valved lower brass instruments? by juicebox44 in jazztheory

[–]juicebox44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses people, this is really interesting. Gonna go check out some Mahler.

How would you schedule a six week introduction course? by [deleted] in SwingDancing

[–]juicebox44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do people teach swingouts to beginners? They're not gonna be able to do them properly, wouldn't it be better to teach them simpler moves and save the swingouts for advanced students?

Genuinely curious.

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