Posted by Swami on February 03, 2000 at 21:21:50:
In Reply to: Re: Tone and Tuning posted by Dr. of tuba-ers on February 03, 2000 at 20:41:14:
I couldn't agree more with the good Doctor. Also, it may be a good idea to take couple of days off. When I have been doing alot of heavy playing I need a day or two to let my chops(and brain) cool out. Also, you could be doing TOO much of one thing. When you come back, make sure to mix up your practicing. Lots of low, medium amounts of high, and lots of warm air through the horn in the form of easy lip slurs(not flexibility). Mind you, this is just cursory advice based on your symptoms. Get to your teacher or another pro and play for them. Good Luck. Happens to everybody sooner or later.