Creative Practicing - Practice Creatively, Part III of V

[Camotismo]

hi ed i'm a writer and i've been doing a few pieces with trombone lately, as part of a three horn group. i have a little functional knowledge of the instrument (positions and method of sound production) but i still would like to hear/read your thoughts on the instrument itself and how it unfolds within a group and on its own.

[EdNeumeister]

Do mean vibrato?

[therock290]

how do u make that wavy sound?the jazzy 1?

[therock290]

um i have a question, i have a problem usng an upstrem embochure and i wana how i can pracice without using 1?

[EdNeumeister]

changing from an upstream player to a downstream player is not easy. I would not recommend changing unless you REALLY have a reason to change. Ed

[EdNeumeister]

be my guest....  But it only works if you put the focused work/time into it.....

[VikingWeShallGo]

can i steal your talent?

[jak426]

I think i have been playing with bad habits since i started to play the trombone which was nine years ago do you think that its possible to unlearn those bad habits?

[EdNeumeister]

Absolutely! But it's not a matter of unlearning the bad habits. What we can do is start learning and training with "good" habits and then over time replace the old bad habits with the new good habits. Also important is when you notice that you have reverted to an old bad habit, it's best to stop and begin again with the intention of only using the new preferred method. OK?

[jak426]

Thanks! Its really great to get feedback from such a talented player.

[geekbeeterupper1991]

where do you get most of ur ideas? like specifically for that solo, or i guess for all solos in general. just listening to otehr bones?

[EdNeumeister]

I listen to everybody....except other "bone" players......

[geekbeeterupper1991]

...ok so do you listen to other TROMbone players?

[EdNeumeister]

No, I stopped listening to other trombone players years ago, so that I would develop my own individual sound. Note, that this was after years of Really listening to other trombone players, especially the masters.

[geekbeeterupper]

ok that makes sense. thnx

[Djangoblackbird]

Ed, I don't think anyone should deny themselves the fine musicianship of any of the young trombone players on the scene or of the past, regardless of instrument.

[EdNeumeister]

Not sure what this means. I stopped listened to other trombonists so that I could better develop my own sound and approach, which I think I did. This was after years of checking out, listening to and transcribing everybody. No denying anything or anybody.

[Tyleto]

cool

[manlymanlard]

is there a 2 of 5 cause i can't find it.

[EdNeumeister]

It starts in A minor actually, but in this case, I wasn't thinking about funtional harmony, just C major/A minor and free. With that said, there is a loose II V I at the end of the piece.

[mejones67]

you are dynamic.  I wish I could be tutored by you personally. I love your instant compositions.

[mejones67]

yes, if you type in ed neumeister, it will pull up all five

[freejazz]

Is a giant of trombone!!! Have You listened The Peacock? Is fantastic

[ThunderstormCaptn]

Magnificent I really would love to reach that place

[ThunderstormCaptn]

wonderful... someday I wish to sound like that...WOW

[medalicita]

muy bueno