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Old 30.03.2010, 19:42   #16
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yes, i have put 4 to 5 hrs a day in since last thursday, and i can now play pretty much anything that i used to out of the arban
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Old 30.03.2010, 19:45   #17
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Goodness me. It just goes to show about the power of practise.
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Old 31.03.2010, 11:12   #18
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I have put 4 to 5 hrs a day
a DAY? sheesh i'd be lucky to get that a WEEK,,, inclusive of band rehearsal!
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Old 31.03.2010, 18:09   #19
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I work 12 hr nightshifts on my own
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Old 31.03.2010, 21:19   #20
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Long notes on a C major scale and buzzing on your mouthpiece between practices will help
I have breaks of a few months (certainly not 19 years!!!!) When i need to get back into practice ... Can't stress this enough ... mid range Long notes, long notes, long notes, long notes!!!

Don't forget to warm down on pedals/low tones
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Old 01.04.2010, 09:49   #21
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I work 12 hr nightshifts on my own
there's a term in there that your missing the point of..

but hey if the boss isn't around why not!
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Old 01.04.2010, 13:16   #22
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there's a term in there that your missing the point of..

but hey if the boss isn't around why not!
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Old 01.04.2010, 18:18   #23
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there's a term in there that your missing the point of..

but hey if the boss isn't around why not!

My humble apologys, I get paid for working 12 hr nightshifts
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