Flexus: Trumpet Calesthenics for the Modern Improvisor
by John McNeil, Laurie Frink
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Author: John McNeil, Laurie FrinkEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-13
ISBN: 0974854409
Number of pages: 135
Publisher: OmniTonePress
Book Reviews of Flexus: Trumpet Calesthenics for the Modern Improvisor
Book Review: Excellent Text
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book on the advice of a fellow local trumpet player. It's only been two weeks of working through the exercises in the book - and several days were gig days so I did not practice this material - but I already feel like I can sense a difference in my flexibility, endurance, and tone production. The material in Flexus is quite advanced and I would highly, highly recommend following the practice instructions in the beginning and before each set of exercises. It could be real easy to overdo some of these exercises or attempt exercises that are not yet possible and create some bad habits, or worse, do some real damage . I think the best results will come from careful, intelligent practice. My plan is to spend about 45-60 minutes a day on Flexus material and use the rest of my practice time on other things - namely music not exercises. I have already found that trumpet playing has gotten a tiny bit easier. I'm hoping that this trend will continue as I progress with the Flexus material. I would highly recommend this book for those who are looking to make trumpet playing less of an obstacle so that musical expression can become easier and more natural.
Summary of Flexus: Trumpet Calesthenics for the Modern Improvisor
The first book to deal with the unique physical demands of improvising on the trumpet.As every trumpet player knows, playing an extended solo often results in playing the trumpet less correctly as the solo goes on. Flexus addresses this problem with new and progressively challenging routines and ten specially written études!
To improvise effectively, the physical act of playing needs to be conditioned reflex. Freedom of expression is only possible when the physical demands of playing are under control. To this end, Flexus asks the student to momentarily put aside the study of music itself and instead practice the musical movements involved in playing the instrument.
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