I found my chops tonight

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:31 pm

And that's what it's all about. Music because you love it. Not because you have to...

JB · Post by JB » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:39 pm

windshieldbug wrote:And that's what it's all about. Music because you love it. Not because you have to...

The musician's "Prime Directive."

Amen.

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:54 pm

Absolutely! Welcome back

Ace · Post by **Ace** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:24 pm

Fulerzoo,

I liked your post, and share in your joy. At age 71, my practice seesion today was a bit different from yours. My Miraphone 188 and Blazhevich #69 ganged up on me and beat me up. Gasp. Pant.

When things get rough, I think of Bud Herseth for inspiration.

Best wishes for your continued progress.

Ace

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:53 pm

It seems to me that this is exactly the place where it is appropriate to share your joy of playing tuba. Sweet, isn't it?

oldbandnerd · Post by **oldbandnerd** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:02 am

It means a lot to this 43 year who himself just began playing some two years ago ... my chops still elude me ...

Congrats !!!!

scouterbill · Post by **scouterbill** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:43 pm

Glad you got it back. I too laid off for 20+ years before picking it up again about 8 years ago. I play in the community band and a brass quintet. In some ways I 'm better than I was. I think I have more finesse and a better tone than I did. However I donâ€™t have the time to dig into the technical studies so my fingers arenâ€™t as fast as they were. In spite of this, when I play, I make me happy. I think thatâ€™s important.