going to high notes

    
going to high notes    20:33 on Tuesday, December 18, 2007          

trouthat
(56 points)
Posted by trouthat

we are playing hot fudge sunday in our 6th grade band and i cant go from open g then to a then to b natural then to c in eith notes.can any body help me to do that???


Re: going to high notes    07:18 on Wednesday, December 19, 2007          

Ocaretophonist
(7 points)
Posted by Ocaretophonist

I would suggest slowing the passage down when you practice. Going from that A to that B is called going over the break, and it is very difficult to do when you start learning. If taking the passage slowly doesn't work at first, take the notes in pairs. Go from G to A many times to get used to "rocking" your index finger to the A key. Then go from A to B many MANY times so you can get used to putting down all of your fingers at once after having just your index finger on the A key. Then do B to C several times. Once you've practiced them enough, you can start to put them to together. Go slowly, gradually getting faster each time you practice it. After awhile, you ought to be able to play those eight notes from G to C fairly well.


Re: going to high notes    16:13 on Wednesday, December 19, 2007          

trouthat
(56 points)
Posted by trouthat

i know how to do it i just cant get to it fast enough.


Re: going to high notes    16:42 on Wednesday, December 19, 2007          

Ocaretophonist
(7 points)
Posted by Ocaretophonist

Maybe I didn't make it clear enough. Take the notes slowly when you practice. Gradually increase the speed while you go through the passage each time. Eventually you will make it to whatever speed you are playing it at and be able to do it comfortably.


Re: going to high notes    17:08 on Wednesday, December 19, 2007          
Re: going to high notes    14:53 on Friday, December 21, 2007          

eddiespect
(15 points)
Posted by eddiespect

you can keep your bottom hand down on any notes from open g to Bb


Re: going to high notes    11:12 on Thursday, January 10, 2008          

ClarinetClaire
(43 points)
Posted by ClarinetClaire

Hot Fudge Sundae!!! That sounds good!


   




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