Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 When you play? I was practicing my trombone and noticed that something didn't feel right. Then I remembered I didn't have a beard when I played in high school:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IndofunkCity Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Dizzy Gillespie is one of my favorite jazz characters for a number of reasons. One is because he would make up the most ridiculous stories and pass them off as the goddamn truth and convince everyone that it was right. Then at the next interview he'd tell a completely different (and equally wacky) story and deny ever having told the previous one Reason I bring this up is because in one interview he was asked why he had a soul patch and he insisted that it helped him play better. Anyways, whether or not that's true, there are anumber of things I've discovered from being a professional trumpet player for 15 years and an avid beard/goatee man. I have really thick facial hair, btw. 1. The soul patch actually does pad your bottom lip a bit. 2. Always keep your mustache trimmed or it's gonna hurt. 3. Never, NEVER trim the soul patch the day of a gig. This makes the cut ends really sharp and painful and you're gonna regret it halfway through the gig. 4. It's ok to shave your mustache clean on the day of a gig, but be warned that you might have to adjust a little to avoid irritating the newly exposed skin. 5. If you shave your mustache off, the mouthpiece is gonna slide around a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think I'm gonna shave the mustache off and keep the soul patch. It just feels weird to play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IndofunkCity Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Also, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've had a stache since the 5th or 6th grade, practically as long as I've been playing. I can't imagine what it would feel like without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundministries Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have a soul patch and bottom beard, but no mustache. The last time I grew the mustache out I couldn't get a good seal with my tuba so it went away. I can play my trombone with a mustache because the mp is small enough to slip underneath the hair were it contacts the lips, but since half of my playing is on tuba it stays gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted August 27, 2007 Members Share Posted August 27, 2007 I have a moustache/goatee, and it's fine. I prefer to keep it trimmed pretty close for aesthetic reasons, and it's always been like that, so I don't know what it would be like with longer fur. it hasn't affected my playing,though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Van Master Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 i can't grow a good moustache, so i don't have to worry too much. side burn never seem to get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kuhnfyoozed Posted August 28, 2007 Members Share Posted August 28, 2007 i can't grow a good moustache, so i don't have to worry too much. side burn never seem to get in the way. +1 Chops FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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