4 Exercises For Your High Register

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Alyssa Widener

Alyssa Widener

Күн бұрын

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@grumpymonk9908
@grumpymonk9908 5 жыл бұрын
Finally a french horn player I can watch
@grumpymonk9908
@grumpymonk9908 5 жыл бұрын
Oh and btw im a french horn player myself
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! It's always good to hear from other horn players!
@carawoodell8940
@carawoodell8940 4 жыл бұрын
Yass I play French Horn too they are so under rated
@dakker5292
@dakker5292 3 жыл бұрын
I used to play trumpet, now French horn. While trumpet has a beauty of its own (and is probably THE instrument most appropriate for church), the French horn I now think is more beautiful then the trumpet.
@ThePeaterBeater
@ThePeaterBeater 6 жыл бұрын
bless this video, I’m in college rn and I love my low register but my high register isn’t close to as strong… I’ve been looking for some new exercises and now I have some! now I can feel ready to finally tackle some mozart ;)
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Good luck practicing and taking on Mozart!
@olivesalpeter756
@olivesalpeter756 6 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to talk about how to work on the lower register? Being a trumpet player switching to horn I struggle with hitting anything on the bass cleff.
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I've been thinking about doing more videos like this generally anyhow. Can't promise how soon it'll come, but I'd love to talk about the low register!
@jacds
@jacds 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, Alyssa! I'm been getting the hang of the horn, after switching from the clarinet. I think I'm going pretty well, but there's a long way to walk... These kind of videos sure help when practicing! Thanks :D
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 6 жыл бұрын
Happy that the video is able to help! Best of luck with practicing too! :)
@angieb.1956
@angieb.1956 4 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOSH! I tried these excerises and they actually worked! I'm a beginner and I have trouble with high d and e and I played them much easier when I did the excerises! Thank you so much! Liked and subscribed! ❤
@frenchhorn4947
@frenchhorn4947 4 жыл бұрын
You're gonna do amazing I swear
@robertoguillenvela7392
@robertoguillenvela7392 5 жыл бұрын
I've been playing french horn in my middle school for two years and i can play from a flat below the bass cleff to a high b sharp above the treble cleff. This video really helped me.
@marius_007-b3f
@marius_007-b3f 5 жыл бұрын
Your tips are very precious. I have not used your techniques for a long time, but I played those high notes for me today with a lightness like never before.
@RaymondMarx
@RaymondMarx 4 жыл бұрын
When doing the buzzing on the mouthpiece I would advise using only 2 fingers Your thumb and index and spread the other ones so you can not add pressure.. and hold it loosely Helped me a lot against pressure in higher register!
@parkergent9206
@parkergent9206 4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you I needed this I’ve had a problem with this I’ve recently discovered it’s like my hand does it on its own
@deadligambit
@deadligambit 6 жыл бұрын
0:42 omg i still cant free buzz xD
@xxwhylovemenowxx9486
@xxwhylovemenowxx9486 3 жыл бұрын
omg same my band teacher made everyone try the very first day but me T-T
@sokritlun1624
@sokritlun1624 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how I can play but I can barely buzz 🐝
@tiredowalkin
@tiredowalkin 3 жыл бұрын
It tickles my face and I cant stand that
@hyphen8d725
@hyphen8d725 3 жыл бұрын
@@tiredowalkin Use the corners, and stiffen the sides around the middle of your lips
@tiredowalkin
@tiredowalkin 3 жыл бұрын
@@hyphen8d725, will give it a try. Thank you!
@minerveeyamba8978
@minerveeyamba8978 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a french horn and I started playing it at my school in September. It's going very well for me but I can't do a high G. I hope your exercises can help me for a high G
@Showtunez
@Showtunez Жыл бұрын
Well done - Thanks!
@KarlBonner1982
@KarlBonner1982 5 жыл бұрын
One good long tone exercise for high horn is to slowly slur in minor (or major) thirds, working up chromatically. So for example, slur between treble C & Eb several times, then C#/E, etc. until you're as high as you can get. Make sure you're using the tongue and throat position to help you get up high.
@GustavMahlerHorn
@GustavMahlerHorn 11 ай бұрын
I like this one more than the tips she had haha
@batjargalenkhbaatar170
@batjargalenkhbaatar170 4 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to talk about choosing new mouthpiece for french horn?
@johnkjr7063
@johnkjr7063 Жыл бұрын
I have a problem. The highest note i can currently play is F but i can sort of feel like i can play G and A. Problem is that when i hit the high G my instrument (single horn in F) gets blocked for the rest of the piece.
@david1973km
@david1973km 5 жыл бұрын
When you freebuzz can i leave my tuner in transpose mode to F? Or do I set it to C. To see that I"am buzzing the right pitch
@robertoprocopio2784
@robertoprocopio2784 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alyssa. It help me
@lawrencewingfield2438
@lawrencewingfield2438 4 жыл бұрын
Can you go over how to form your face for free buzzing? I’m about 4 months into the horn and I still feel like I can’t buzz high pitches. Everytime I buzz it just sounds low
@thebiasslayer8244
@thebiasslayer8244 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this lesson it helped me a lot 😊😊
@dgrjazz
@dgrjazz 4 жыл бұрын
I play the overtones every day on flute and sax great stuff
@cmw12
@cmw12 2 жыл бұрын
You mention that the face should be somewhat relaxed some/all of the time. Can you elaborate on this? Where should I feel tension and where shouldn’t I? My teacher gets on me for relaxing my embouchure too much, particularly in descending passages. I fact she says it should NEVER truly relax when in use. I suspect your answer will be that the corners should be tense. What about the cheeks? Is that a sign I may be trying to hold back too much air for the note? Thanks!
@thedailytoast4872
@thedailytoast4872 4 жыл бұрын
You have any tips for people braces, they are causing a lot of cuts in my mouth, is there a way I can apply less pressure or something? I play French horn and recently switched from trumpet.
@calebb293
@calebb293 4 жыл бұрын
You've gotta put wax on them
@AndrewMerideth
@AndrewMerideth 6 жыл бұрын
Lots of good ideas here. Harmonics/overtones is what I primarily use. I start from 1&2 A below the treble clef going up 2 octaves and back down, adding in the lower E and A at the end. From there I go up each fingering to trigger open, F to F. Focus being on to not tighten up too much and keep everything relaxed as much as possible and keeping the air solid. At the end of the day, I think just playing the notes every day, shooting for the best sound is the best option. “Don’t hurt yourself”! Oh yes, I see this way too often in lessons. I very much agree with your approach here
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 6 жыл бұрын
And it's always good to get ideas to vary a routine or switch things up too--thanks for the input!
@MarcelO_Simple_Note
@MarcelO_Simple_Note 6 жыл бұрын
You're Videos are very good. Do you have one Mouthpiece or do you change sometimes when the Notes extremly high or low?, or you have one Mouthpiece for all and thats Training? What for a Mouthpiece you take? Lovely Regards to You and can't wait for more Music.
@alyssawidener8669
@alyssawidener8669 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do use one mouthpiece for playing of all styles and all ranges, and that's just a personal preference. I do know switching mouthpieces for that reason is a thing, but I just don't prefer it, haha. Sometimes playing an entirely different horn (like a triple or a descant) is used for extremely high playing, but it all depends on the player. You'll figure out what works for you with experimenting and practice. :)
@carlw
@carlw 3 жыл бұрын
The patreon page has no content. It says creators not supported at this time. Whatever that means.
@terrancer.7687
@terrancer.7687 5 жыл бұрын
I’m a French horn and I can play from a low b natural all the way to a high d I can’t go past those two notes
@steph3479
@steph3479 5 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@evanpeirce401
@evanpeirce401 5 жыл бұрын
What is that black Velcro thing attached to your left hand on the horn?? Sorry I’m so new to French horn
@dcallendar7294
@dcallendar7294 5 жыл бұрын
Hey ......uh......... what's a arpeggio? I've only played horn 3 years but I'm really trying to get better I've just never heard of it same with overtone
@noarthebower610
@noarthebower610 5 жыл бұрын
An areggio is like a scale that skips every other note.
@dcallendar7294
@dcallendar7294 5 жыл бұрын
Oh so from f to a to c to e to g?
@AA-gw7hd
@AA-gw7hd 5 жыл бұрын
d callendar an arpeggio, does not skip every other note of a scale, it’s the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 8th not of a scale
@kristenmacqueen5935
@kristenmacqueen5935 5 жыл бұрын
An arpeggio is the root, 3rd, 5th and octave of a scale. Any scale, not just major.
@parkergent9206
@parkergent9206 4 жыл бұрын
Yea those are the concert pitches but pretty much I know I’m late for this comment lol how’s you playing now?
@yuh2237
@yuh2237 4 жыл бұрын
Every brass player I know has smaller lips than me which makes me think that maybe that’s my problem
@Nikita-ez4ko
@Nikita-ez4ko 5 жыл бұрын
About to take a playing test and I’m not good with high notes. Wish me luck.
@steph3479
@steph3479 5 жыл бұрын
Omg good luck I get so scared when I have to do a test I can’t breathe properly 🤦‍♀️
@Nikita-ez4ko
@Nikita-ez4ko 5 жыл бұрын
I just did the test on Thursday. Went “well”. Usually I lose my breath during test and turn red, but I was lucky this time. Getting late for me so goodnight Stepho
@GooberNumber9
@GooberNumber9 3 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video. I just wish there were no music in the background while she’s talking because it’s so hard to focus on her talking.
@NC-ff2pv
@NC-ff2pv 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) Could you make a video about dynamics too?
@pohyokelo
@pohyokelo 4 жыл бұрын
I wish there is a video that teaches newbies how to free buzz one note by one note chromatic scale. I have spent the whole day looking for a video 💔
@herbalhealing39
@herbalhealing39 3 жыл бұрын
Why play a horn when you can do free buzzing?
@KarlBonner1982
@KarlBonner1982 5 жыл бұрын
Don't just practice major triad arpeggios. There are minor triads, major 7ths, natural (dominant) 7ths, minor 7ths, and diminished 7ths. All of these help with your melodic skills and can improve the high range.
@cwooly007
@cwooly007 4 жыл бұрын
YAS High long tones!
@cwooly007
@cwooly007 4 жыл бұрын
I free buzz on my car ride home from work before I actually have to practice. LOL . Just sayin'...and yes I get some interesting looks...oh wells. :P
@lilidawes1553
@lilidawes1553 5 жыл бұрын
You play great but if you adjust your poster then you will do even better
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