I use vibrato but my lesson teacher told me that he can barely hear it when I play! I need to know how to ues it exactly and other information of how to make it sound well!
2007-01-10 08:12:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
i play euphonium also.
you move the jaw up and down, while producing a note. raising the pitch between sharp and flat. there are lots of "types" of vibratos out there and maybe yours is the one your teacher could barely hear, some people like fast vibratos that can hardly be heard. practice lip trills which is like trilling by using partials.
don't produce vibrato by pushing your horn against your face because minimal pressure is preferred
I don't suggest using your diaphram to produce vibrato, for i believe air should stay steady.
the diaphram method is common for flutists where it is the easiest way to provide it. the hole that they blow in is too small to move anything in THEIR instrument.
The greatest euphoniums in the world use lip(jaw) vibrato. see a video of steven mead on youtube, look at his jaw movements. he for some reason isnt under euphonium, so search "Steven Mead"
2007-01-10 15:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by trrew w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vibrato is a personal thing and every player has a different sound to theirs. It's a totally unique art. The only thing you can learn to do with vibrato is learn to get rid of it.
If you want a more contrasting vibrato, as in a more noticeable change in the pitch, then work with pulsating your airstream. Don't change your embouchure to do this though, vibrato comes from air. The only bad thing about changing it this way, though, is that your vibrato sounds exaggerated, which may or may not work for you.
Good Luck and have fun playing!
2007-01-10 22:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Music Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While your sustaining a note...
...tell her to stroke longer, slower, and smoother
Sorry....couldn't resist either.
Serious: Use your diaphragm. If you need to build control and strength, lie down and place books on your stomach and do breathing exercises. In short fashion you'll have beautiful vibrato.
2007-01-10 16:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by DungDung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vibrato is a difficult thing to master for some people. It just takes practice and practice and more practice. There's really not any one way to teach it - you just have to practice it.
2007-01-10 16:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by KatyScarlett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold the vibrator with one hand and play with Euphonium with the other.
2007-01-10 16:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Ya Ya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jam a whammy bar down your throat.
2007-01-10 16:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jack B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋