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    • GeorgeB
      GeorgeB last edited by GeorgeB

      I am into my 5th year as a comeback player. The first three years were a struggle, and most of the struggle was embouchure related, although I didn't realize that until approximately 2+ years ago.
      I always liked to watch videos of Chris Martin, Principal Trumpet with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. I loved how he sounded and how he seemed to make playing the trumpet look so easy. Amongst the videos of Chris I came upon one of him being interviewed on Sarah's Horn Hangouts. Near the end of the interview he discussed the poo attack. I was intrigued by what he was saying and watched him demonstrate it. That was the beginning of me and the poo attack .
      Although I don't recall having any problems when I played in the 50s and 60s, since my comeback my attack, and articulation in general, had always been inconsistent, and mostly on the messy side. Well that all changed after I mastered the poo attack and I haven't looked back since.

      I know everyone is different. What works for one person won't necessarily work for another. So I am not advocating a change to anyone, but if you are interested in the poo attack you can do a Google search of Sarah's Horn Hangouts videos and you'll find the one I came across of her interviewing Chris. I believe the part where he discusses the poo attack is somewhere near the last 10 minutes. But the entire interview is really interesting.

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      • Dr GO
        Dr GO last edited by

        The Poo will result in a soft phrasing. Would work very well in coloring ballads and soft classical runs.

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        • GeorgeB
          GeorgeB @Dr GO last edited by

          @Dr-GO
          You are so correct, Doc. For me it really improved on my interpretation of ballads. The poo tonguing can be very soft and some love ballads need that softness.

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          • Dale Proctor
            Dale Proctor last edited by

            It’s also a useful technique to use when you have to come in on a pp note, especially after a significant number of rest measures.

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            • Dr GO
              Dr GO last edited by

              I would also offer the Poo attack is on the beat and sounds more responsive. I use the Phwooooooooooo attack which is a bit softer and sounds as if just behind the beat.

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              • administrator
                administrator Global Moderator last edited by

                Hardenberger talks about this too. I can't remember where, however.

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                • GeorgeB
                  GeorgeB last edited by

                  It's probably that forward movement of the chops, but using the poo attack just seems to bring every thing together for me. Whether it is pure breath POO or a soft tongued TOO, the poo sets me up properly.

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