mel
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Post by mel on Aug 9, 2017 5:42:59 GMT
Did you ever have moments where you thought something was taking ages and ages to master? I've been feeling that way with high notes. But hey, a few months ago I could rarely do the upper 3! Maybe if I'll feel this way all over again when trying low flutes and running out of breath after a few notes  And of course, the first few weeks trying to squeak anything out of it at all! I wonder if everyone stumbles at the same places or if some people breeze through certain aspects that others don't... |
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Post by meoweth on Oct 14, 2017 16:48:33 GMT
Well the thing is that unless you have a really good teacher, u might never get over the hard part. Its easy to make a sound and even some melodies, but if you are doing it improperly with the wrong technique, youre not progressing. You need to find a really good teacher and just get a few lessons on embrochure and you'll be good to go.
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mel
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Post by mel on Oct 24, 2017 8:01:01 GMT
"just a few lessons"? You must have been a fast learner; I'm still refining mine after months  I find it gets better, then as I try to play harder stuff, it comes up as a challenge again. Luckily there's only so high it will go, so eventually I'll reach the very top  |
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Post by meoweth on Oct 24, 2017 10:10:27 GMT
the only reason u need a teacher is to get the right embrochure, that can take a few lessons over a few weeks when ur starting off. Then a lesson every 3/6 months, and after a few years, maybe only one lesson a year or two years just to make sure you havent resorted to the wrong technique. for learning music its as simple as finding a song you like and getting it transcribed, i used a freelancer site and found a guy who was doing them for $20 each, might be pricy, but worth it for me.
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Post by davidmdahl on Oct 24, 2017 16:18:18 GMT
There is a lot to learn about music and an instrument. A good teacher is a critical part of learning the basics, and beyond. A few lessons are certainly better than none, but I can't think of any instrument that I have studied where that was enough for me. As with a lot of things in life, I have found that the better I get, the further away the goal. I do my best to enjoy each small accomplishment along the way. Making music with other people helps a lot to enjoy where I am at.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by edcat7 on Oct 24, 2017 20:56:01 GMT
I find that every teacher squeezes out every nuance from a piece- and that takes time. By then I have long gone bored with it and practise less. Kinda of a vicious circle. Perhaps teaching two pieces, or overlapping two pieces might be a better idea.
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Post by davidmdahl on Oct 24, 2017 23:26:19 GMT
Ed, a good teacher should be able to tell when a tune has gone stale for you, and move on to something else. Sometimes it is best to put a tune aside for a while and come back to it. There has certainly been a tune or two that I struggled with too long, and lost the thrill before getting a good handle on it. That is a good sign that the tune was too hard.
Taking lessons is a collaboration. Especially as an adult, you have the power to tell the teacher that you want to move on to something new or different. This is much better than not practicing, or practicing without enthusiasm.
Best wishes,
David
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I find it gets better, then as I try to play harder stuff, it comes up as a challenge again. Luckily there's only so high it will go, so eventually I'll reach the very top 
