Posted by MELTON on March 21, 1999 at 11:01:59:
In Reply to: too involved? posted by Fei Huang on March 20, 1999 at 22:26:07:
I don't know about too involved. Though it is possible to burn out.
I am a professional low brass player and on any given day i may be playing sm tenor, lg tenor bass bone, tuba euph. And playing many horn keeps me from burning out mentally
My recommendation for consistent success is to warm up properly on each instrument that you play that day. Try not to switch back and forth though it is inevitable. and if you find your self swollen, try a little asprin.
for eg.
yester day i had a tuba gig during the day and a small tenor at night
the night before i cooled down practiced the tenor. next morning warmed up on tuba and played the job. took some asprin. an hour later started a full, slow warmup on tenor, drove to the gig. and played
success
good luck,
ps for me being a multi instrumentalist is my key to success as a free lancer but it is not for everyone. By the way what is your favorite, for me it is commercial tuba playing