Sustainning Notes

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    Aaron Zhu 3 years ago

    Hi Everyone,

    I've heard that sustainning notes is a great skill to have. I haven't exactly started yet practicing, and I want some tips. Can you please give me some tips on how to sustain notes? Thanks!
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    Camille van Niekerk 3 years ago

    Hi, Aaron! As with most new skills, use a configuration that feels easiest to you (for example, a lip trill or NG sound) and build up the time you're sustaining gradually. You might start with a 1358531 pattern, then 1358888531 (repeating the top note), and end with 1358---531 (sustaining the top note). It's also important to remain "connected" to your support muscles to the very end of the phrase. 

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