I have SO MUCH to say about this, it will be a video for the new year 🙂

Hey guys, thanks for the comments. The first thing I noticed when I was developing all of this was too the recognition of greater endurance. This is of course due to better efficiency and better efficiency will then in turn develop your range as you stop fighting the horn and trying to force the upper register.

All the best and have a great…[Read more]

Again my friend, you have answered your own question. Your muscles are being used in an unfamiliar way so there is a period of readjustment. Just be sure to rest well and keep that magnifying glass handy.

Cheers.

Hey Bennsky, you have partially answered your own question 🙂

1. Develop accuracy of SHAPE, the pitch change mechanism

2. It’s a very powerful psychological exercise to disengaged the body from pitch. The tendency is to really overblow when entering higher lines or stab notes so learning to find the correct SHAPE without engaging the body and…[Read more]

Hi and welcome to WindWorks Mats.

Tongue level cannot substitute for pitch change without knowing what the aperture corners are doing.

Are there any alternate fingering positions you can use to get a lower but closer harmonic?

You will see as you work through the course why I am so keen to learn more about this instrument. I am going to…[Read more]

Hi guys, I totally agree with Eric (that’s two days in a row haha, love ya work Eric). Too little pressure will not enable the oscillator to respond to the change in air pressure and therefore have a weak, airy sounds and more than likely air escaping at the aperture corners.

With lots of humming and a good idea of sound, you will be able to…[Read more]

Wow, that’s awesome that you have such a wonderful wife Mike, enjoy. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Cheers,
Greg

Holy Moly Steve, I just saw your videos…amazing! We need to talk.

While you are covering a VAST amount of material, I think you could cut it a LOT and spend more time on music. I am not sure that coming back through the day mixing technical development and repertoire the way you are doing it is the best approach; trust me I used to do this…[Read more]

Hey there guys, ideally there is no “puff” out of the lip but without seeing you it is a little hard to determine. When doing the AaahOooh, I would suspect there is no puff so in letting go of the grip in the oscillator, you might be overdoing it?!?!? Just guessing.

Cheers,
Greg

Hey there guys, ideally there is no “puff” out of the lip but without seeing you it is a little hard to determine. When doing the AaahOooh, I would suspect there is no puff so in letting go of the grip in the oscillator, you might be overdoing it?!?!? Just guessing.

Cheers,
Greg

Hey there Scott, sorry for the delayed response. It’s just a matter of getting from one SHAPE to another instantaneously. Repetition will sort it out.
Cheers,
Greg

The Pucker

Playing in the Red

Pu-Lip-Ku-KMT-Tu 5 Articulations

Judging by the comments, not too many have sat through my vid but I actually think it is probably the best technical video I have done as well as all of the mind STUFF. Ozzieland would love to have you Bill.

I am far from convinced about the Wind-o and would look for real life reviews. I found it odd that neither of the dudes actually used it.…[Read more]

Great answers, thanks guys!

Hey Bo, I totally agree with Eric. I don’t want to speculate without seeing your gear but 16mm is too much and 12mm is much closer to the norm. As Eric said, a tight setup will send you sharp so oyu are compensating with the tuning slide. The #wihsc forces you to “let go” so loosening off will send the pitch lower.

Cheers, Greg

Hey guys, here’s my take. Get your popcorn out. It’s a long ride but I think you’ll be able to relate and find it worthwhile.

Bill, sometimes I may have put words in your mouth so don’t don’t panic if your intention was slightly different. The points I make may be relevant for others.

Thanks for this thread everyone!!!

Hey mate, YES, don’t try. In the words of Roger Federer, trust you practise. I would like really like another chat asap if possible.

GOING LIVE in 50 minutes 10am AEST 11th Sept (10th in USA) to explain this. Tune in