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Octaves (5 hole)

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Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:05
Graham Dent
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Hi David,

When learning the above on chromatic I've noticed it's messing up my 5 hole draw octaves on diatonic. Is this a normal problem because of using such a wide embouchure for the first time? Will pracice fix this, any tips?

Thanks,

Graham

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Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:19
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David Barrett
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Hello Graham. Yeah, this is a

Hello Graham. Yeah, this is a common thing. I recommend that at the end of each chromatic practice session that you pick up the diatonic and do some 5-hole octave exercises/playing reps... your body will learn to adjust.

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