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A Beginner Seeks Advice

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Subject: A Beginner Seeks Advice
From: Jackson <jaxon@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 10:32:31 -0700
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Dear Mark,

I would stay away from Henry's advice.

> The book about Arnold Jacobs and his techniques is a real eye-opener.  I
> have heard a clinic given by the brothers Childs, and all I can say is that
> their physiology is about 50 years behind what is here in the US.  They are
> extremely fine players in their own rights; however, the terminology they
> use will mislead all but the most talented players.

The Childs Brothers are two of the finest players in the world.  How can you argue 
with their success.  Don't worry Henry your terminology isn't very misleading.

> As a minor historian of the history of the pedagogy of brass instruments, I
> must tell you that (in the past) several years of solfege training were
> required before starting on any wind instrument.  In fact, some of today's
> best players (continental, that is) did not start playing until their teens
> after YEARS of solfege training.

A historian of history eh?

Mark, just get some instruction and practice your butt off.  The idea behind brass 
banding is to enjoy making music.  Don't worry about how old you are (or your 
level of solfege training?) do it and have a great time.


Mike Jackson
Trombone, Mississauga Temple Band


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- A beginning Band
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