Quick & Easy Warm-Up!

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Got lots of projects in the works and I’m struggling to find time to do proper fundamentals. Anyone else?
Here’s how a warm-up in a pinch!
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[@dorjanas8532]

You don't realise how amazing you are, you helped me with my French horn playing So much

[@atli8d20]

Thanks this is very helpful. Due to the fact of the pandemic I cannot often warmup at school before a lesson. The mouthpiece buzzing exercise really helps awaken the high register. This is awesome video :)

[@valeryalenine5461]

As long as they are some DnD 5th edition books in the back, you know this is gonna be a good video.

[@DebbieWolfeMusic]

I'll have to give these a try! If I have to warm up fast, I usually do a Carmen Caruso (sp?) exercise that involves playing the start note with a breath attack (again, not sure about the terminology here, lol). It's always fun to try new things and like you said, my warm-ups have definitely evolved over the years!

[@alyssawidener8669]

The Caruso technique is my ultimate go-to most days! Absolutely love that routine. I usually do that routine (with some small variations) and then that bleeds into a full fundamentals session, but this little video has been my "gotta get to work quick" sort of warm-up, haha. Glad you know and enjoy Caruso!!

[@DebbieWolfeMusic]

@@alyssawidener8669 Nice!! I only know one Caruso exercise, but it's amazing how much it has increased my stamina and my range!

[@alyssawidener8669]

That's great! If you're interested, Julie Landsman teaches Caruso at Juilliard and has a KZbin series about it that you can watch!

[@sdghomero]

I saw Zelda paraphernalia in the background. I upvoted and subscribed.

[@kuo-huachen2189]

very useful tips! what horn and mouthpiece do you use? thanks!

[@subversiveasset]

meanwhile me, a scrub: "huhh...what is this...warming up?" but this is good stuff. i probably should start a more regular warmup practice

[@alyssawidener8669]

Haha, thanks! I normally do a little more, but this is one that'll (hopefully) get the job done for a lot of people ;)

[@mariamoyalan5244]

tips on playing high(especially notes like g above the staff)

[@alyssawidener8669]

I actually have a video for that! Called High Range for Brass Players (or something close to that lol).

[@nscott2590]

Any advice on mouthpieces? Not many videos on those

[@spamaccount1513]

Do you guys like Laquered or unlaquered? Fixed or detachable bell? Hand hammered or spun bells? Kruspe or geyer?

[@alyssawidener8669]

There are so many well built horns out there, but I do love the unlacquered look. And I'm partial to Geyers. :)

[@m.2456]

Lacquered, detachable, spun, 103 ;)

[@m.2456]

Lacquered, detachable, spun, 103 ;)

[@pauline9879]

Do you do some breath exercises? If you do I think it would be interesting for all of us.

[@alyssawidener8669]

I don't do them daily, but I do have a couple that I go through when I really feel my air support beginning to cause problems in my playing. So I will definitely try to get to this! Thank you for the idea!

[@braydenbailey8739]

Hey Alyssa, I know this is a little off topic from your video (sorry about that), but I'm a horn player myself and have had trouble asking for help on certain things because the lack of someone to help me, so I was just curious if I could ask a question or two about my playing as I've been a bit stuck lately.

[@alyssawidener8669]

Hey! I'd be happy to help as much as I can, but I will warn you it's hard for me to help over text without actually hearing people play in a lesson-type setting. You can private message me your questions on Instagram or Twitter though, and I'll try my best to do what I can! Links for social media accounts are in the description, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. :)

[@mularaikar]

Hi can you please give me some tips to get a clean well rounded tone on flute. M getting a very airy tone.. Request your help please please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alyssawidener8669]

Oh man, I'm not really the person to ask about woodwind instruments--sorry! There are a lot of talented flute players here on KZbin though! Check out there channels! :)

[@jamesbell3215]

What is the app on the iphone for the keyboard. I find many apps, and have tried some but don't llike them. Admittedly I am new to your videos.

[@TechnoReverseChannel]

"2019 has been a great year so far" Oh, if only we knew what was to come.

[@Edwardhh]

Yeah 2019 was great lol, 2020 was the bad year

[@joworge]

I'd never stopped practicing as far as I've seen the video (We all know I was not practicing and you neither)

[@AbnerMichel]

"2019 hasnt Been a good year" kkk