• gary started the topic Getting frustrated! in the forum WindWorks 1 year, 5 months ago

    Hi all, I am currently in the middle of the Moderato stage having been gradually making my way through the course over 2 years or so. A few months ago I had a ‘eureka’ moment when (for a few weeks) I actually felt more relaxed when playing and I found it easier to play faster harmonic slurs etc and also produce an improved sound. Unfortunately,…[Read more]

  • Hello all, I haven’t posted for as I’ve been happily progressing with the course (two steps forward and one step back!). However, as I have now reached Moderato stage and some of the slightly faster exercises, I’m finding that my tongue is occasionally out of sync with my fingers. If I play the passages more slowly to try and overcome this, the…[Read more]

  • Hi guys, there was a very important issue raised in another thread so here is some very important info to keep in mind. Happy tooting! Greg

  • Hey Guys and thanks John, you are completely right.

    PLUS, If you don’t mind, I am going to use this line, I won’t use your name – “I could never play much above the staff. G above the staff was the top of my effective range despite many years of practice and lessons from reputable teachers.” THIS IS THE PROBLEM FOLKS!!!!!!!

    Peter, there is a…[Read more]

  • The biggest lesson I have learnt from this is that of patience. Still hobbling and still have to wait anywhere up to another 3 months for surgery…urk. Oh well, getting some great WindWorks work done 🙂

  • Hi Greg,
    It is not the look that I am looking for but the process. Are my lips doing the right shape. As you said to me, stick to the process and do not fall into the trap of a great sound, that’s will come later.
    So I am just trying different positions, how far to put my lips forwards to make the exercises more easy, more freely. Here is r…[Read more]

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