ajg3181 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

thank you... that is what ive been trying to get through to these people... it doesnt matter how you do it... just as long as you can play whatever it may bed

dungman101 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

there is no right way or rong wayits just w.e u wanna do.at least he owns.

ajg3181 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

if you are able to have the dexterity that he has then it doesnt matter how you push them down... its not about what you look like when you do it, its all about how it sounds when you play... bottom line

NoirMusic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Are you a professional? Because you seem to say a lot about what is in the mind of a Pro musician. Speaking as one I can tell you that you don't take all the years of technique you've worked for and toss it out to play flat fingered. That's like saying after taking typing class and learning to touch type you decided you can single finger peck "better"...

NoirMusic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes there is a proper way. If I played them by tilting my palm from side to side would that be "right" also?

freshhh1994 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

if you watch vids of him as an adult you can see he now uses the tips. flat fingers require more muscle movement and therefore slows you down.

T4648 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Genius....nothing else worth saying!!

cadetsop2006 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

dude you obvioulsy have no clue what you are talking about... there is no right and wrong way to put your fingers on the tops of the valves.

trumpetdudeman07 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He's a great musician..yes..but he seems almost robotic... Years of dedication have made him pitch perfect. I admire that but also dislike it about him. He's not so entertaining to watch unless his fingers are flying 90 to nothing. Not saying he's bad which would be VERY VERY false I just think his style is very dry. He does seem like he plays the clarinet too...I'd love to see him in concert though. It doesn't seem like he's playing very loudly on video.

inf1nity (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the last thing you want is to play while there is stress in your body. you never want to be uncomfortable while playing; your mind is focusing on the discomfort rather than the playing