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Question: I cant play trombone in public!!?
ive been playing trombone for about 3 years!.im a sophmore in high school and starting my second year in jazz band!. in my freshman year everyone said(still says) i was like the best and loudest soloist in the band when i play in the room, but when we play in public i can play the music easily but when i solo my lips sorta lock up and i cant play any high notes! so i end up playing the same note over and over(in the wrong key) i reallly dont get stage fright(at all trust me) so any tips or guesses why i cant play!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
I'll trust you when you say you don't get stage fright!. So, there isn't any need to desensitize yourself by playing in front of your parents!.

The other possibility is that something is different in your stage setup, versus your practice setup!. I'll bet it's your posture!. Many people remain seated during rehearsals, but then stand up during the stage performance!. That little difference can affect your positioning enough to really mess up your sound!.

Of course, the simple fix is to make sure you practice the same way you are planning on playing during the concert!. (I know your bandmates may look at you funny when you stand up during rehearsal, but tell them it is necessary!.) also check your seat height, risers, music stand height, etc!.
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I think you may just overthink it or get nervous, even if it doesn't feel like you have stage fright! A lot of times, when people have trouble performing in front of people, they practice performing!. I know it sounds backwards, but just play something very simple like a scale in front of your parents, then the next week play a part of a piece, then the next week do a whole solo or piece!. Then try to move up from there, going to maybe your friends, then your music teacher, then you will hopefully be used to it!.

If you do start worrying about what they will think, just remember that anybody worth anything will be willing to listen to you and they are always rooting for you!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Concentrate on the music!. What you are going to do with each sound or note!. think about how to make each sound its best!.
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