Posted by James W on January 09, 2001 at 07:51:27:
In Reply to: Flexibility/Slur posted by Tim C on January 08, 2001 at 17:15:06:
There is a huge value to this kind of exercise. The constant slurring is intended to strengthen your chops and as such increase your control of the instrument. This should improve your attack, centering, endurance and range, particularly at the high end, as well as your ability to lip notes in to tune. I know I sound like I am trying to sell these exercises to you but in my opinion they are one of the best ways to improve your overall playing and should form a major part of every practice session you ever do.
James.