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Having attained some level of fluidity through to the top of clarion reg, had a go at altissimo on this horn. Very peculiar--after trying unsuccessfully for about 20 minutes, I finally emitted one clear B (over the bridge, if this is what it's called..?)...but couldn't get it again. Then, with experimentation suddenly it plays through to G (or G#--just thumb/vent key) so far, beautifully and fluidly..
What a process. Very frustrating for 20 or so minutes. It's amazing to hear the note beautifully...once...then not be able to reproduce it. It was like learning to drive a stick for the first time and not for the life of me able to get it into reverse or something..
Then, I actually strained my right hand depressing notes for a C or C#, the note came beauttifully, but it hurt. Ha!
What a process. Very frustrating for 20 or so minutes. It's amazing to hear the note beautifully...once...then not be able to reproduce it. It was like learning to drive a stick for the first time and not for the life of me able to get it into reverse or something..
Then, I actually strained my right hand depressing notes for a C or C#, the note came beauttifully, but it hurt. Ha!