New article: Tone control exercise

[Pete Thomas]

I have been meaning to do this one for a while, it's a kind of all purpose long note exercise with a few important extra bits which are not only great for developing a controlled sound, but also a more interesting and expressive sound. Also a less tedious way to practice long notes:


Tone control and expression exercise


(Feedback appreciated - e.g. does it make sense? does it work for you?)

[half diminished]

I have been meaning to do this one for a while, it's a kind of all purpose long note exercise with a few important extra bits which are not only great for developing a controlled sound, but also a more interesting and expressive sound. Also a less tedious way to practice long notes:


Tone control and expression exercise


(Feedback appreciated - e.g. does it make sense? does it work for you?)

Pete

Brilliant. Tried it, its not all that easy. I'm going to use it along with my Top Tones exercises daily.

[Linky Lee]

I'll give this a bash in the morning.
I like the principal behind the exercise, working on your long tones without making that part stand out as the sole focus. I think it would still be benificial to do standard long tones on their own as well as this if you can get yourself to do them.

[Phil Edwards]

I'll try it today too.

Couple of typo's on page Pete.

After the first chart it says... " core tone and articulationplus tasteful"
And one heading says... "Too Much in ine Breath?"

regards, Phil

[old git]

As it is fun to be a pedant, why copyright 2003?

[Phil Edwards]

That shows how slow the internet connection is in Croydon

Pete, apologies, I'm sure you're loking for more constructive feedback than we're providing.

Had a go, found it quite difficult although I don't play much vibrato so perhaps I should do those exercises first. Having said that I don't get bored with long tones either. Perhaps you should just listen to someone else... I'll be on my way now.

Phil

[Pete Thomas]

Had a go, found it quite difficult although I don't play much vibrato so perhaps I should do those exercises first.

Definitely do the first, perhaps I should mention that in the article. I am still thinking about reworking the page to show the three different parts first before the combined exercise anyway.

[Pete Thomas]

As it is fun to be a pedant, why copyright 2003?

Why, what years is it now? Have I missed a few?

[Pete Thomas]

OK, I have totally reworked the page. Hopefully it's better now.

What do you all think, please!

[visionari1]

Great article Pete.

Reads well and thought provoking, it took me to your other links which I also found riveting (Mr Lee and all the other influences.)
Bit snowed under with theory and Vol 24 Demo practise, although I will return to your exercise as I need better tone quality! (who doesn't, except thee)

Typo's....well thank god....your human!
Cheers & Ciao