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Examples to train the "supportfinger". Here, the right or left pinky finger on "C" and Eb.
- Press the right (R) and play the Bb-Scale with normal Bb.
- Press the left (L) and play the Bb-Scale with A+Thrill ( on the right site.
- Train the Eb-Lever right (R) with holding the left C.
- Train the Eb-Lever left (L) with holding the right C.
- Also hold and train the Lever as shown.
How to play:
First, slow and your fingers and rist must stay relaxed.
Then, take a metronome and try to play the exercises only by ear.
Third, take any simple tune in Bb (Ab) and inset the phrase in your improvisations.
transfer the need of the supportfinger in any komplex classic phrases and write your best way into the notes.
Play this phrase by ear, without need of the notes.
Rena Janßen were our Vocalist with Septett the " Swing Affair" and with Trio "Tri Jazz" over many years. the picture is from Altstadtfest 1995 in Dinslaken NRW. Rena is unforgotten , we are very thankfull playing with her.
Her last session with Scala Band was 2019 iin Weseler Kulturhaus Scala. Listen at mp3 below
