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Better Articulation

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Fri, 09/16/2016 - 09:57
dsaccucci
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Hello David,  I am working on the c major scale and feel pretty good in all three oactaves.   I am practicing with a metrenome at 102bpm.   I would like clearer or better seperation or articulation in the lower octave.  I can hit the bends correctly but would like clearer seperation between the bent and natural notes.  Any suggestions? 

Thank you. 

David Saccucci.  

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Fri, 09/16/2016 - 12:29
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David Barrett
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Hello David. Try "Koo" for

Hello David. Try "Koo" for the 2" and 3" bends when descending and "Ka" when releasing the bends when ascending.

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Fri, 09/16/2016 - 14:32
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Alright!! Thank you

Thank you

Have a great weekend!!

 

David Saccucci

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