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 Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:51 pm
I just had gum surgery yesterday and can't play for a few weeks, and then I'll have my first pep-band game. Is there anything that would help prior to going in to a performance without having practiced for a long time?
The bad thing is that my band has 6 people...I AM the only low brass person there, and I can't fake it or anything.
I don't think there is anything I can do...but I was wondering if anyone had found cool tips?
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:55 pm
I had oral surgery when I was in beginning band.
I had stitches for a couple of weeks, but it was right before Christmas (after our concert, though), so I didn't have that much trouble with my clarinet.
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I don't know what to tell you.
Just thought I'd let you know that I had a similar experience.
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:58 pm
Tepeu Geyumaz I had oral surgery when I was in beginning band.
I had stitches for a couple of weeks, but it was right before Christmas (after our concert, though), so I didn't have that much trouble with my clarinet.
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I don't know what to tell you.
Just thought I'd let you know that I had a similar experience. well that's comforting to know at least. I was just wondering if there is some underground secret, like morgan bumpers for braces. >.<
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:13 pm
My advice, when i lost a few of my teeth at the same time some... ... a year ago, try not to play forte or louder and it might creat a bad habbit but play on the side of your mouth where its least painful, thats all I've got... good luck
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:32 pm
I had five teeth pulled out last year, and they had to cut into the gum to take them out, so I kind of know your situation. For practice, you should probably just put your mouth on the mouthpiece (but don't blow) and practice fingerings.
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:22 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:40 pm
Got a grafting surgery where gum tissue from my upper palette was attached to missing tissue near my teeth.
Painful details aside I was told not to play Tuba for that period. My solution therefore, was to switch to percussion.
So advice-wise, depending on the surgery, you could use a different part of lip as a fellow member has mentioned earlier and play less strongly.
Or find a good synthesizer and play your part on that (I know, I know... it's not the same). ... Or switch to drums ^^
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:33 am
Terra of the Lilies I had five teeth pulled out last year, and they had to cut into the gum to take them out, so I kind of know your situation. For practice, you should probably just put your mouth on the mouthpiece (but don't blow) and practice fingerings. Yeah I agree with you. I had my 4 wisdom teeth taken out the day before band started and I couldnt play my sousaphone for a week with out feeling a lot of discomfort. Talk to your instructor and take your time!
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:39 pm
If there are deep incisions in your gums or jaw, you need to prolong playing for as long as possible. I was told when I get my wisdom teeth out I'll be unable to play my saxophone for five to six weeks. The pressure of the air in your mouth can find those holes, and sometimes it will force its way in; the air has bacteria in it, which settles in your chest and makes you very sick. I'm not saying that it'll happen to you, but you should be wary about it. Better safe than sorry, after all.
I'll agree with fingering along with your part. As for pain, take some tylenol or ibuprofen before you play, it'll help a lot.
Good luck!
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:25 pm
Last February, prior to getting my braces on, I had 3 teeth pulled. My oral surgeon told me not to play clarinet for about a week. I just sat there in band for maybe one day, and then I went right back to playing. There was a bit of blood on the reed, but hey, it's a sacrifice, right? XP
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:39 pm
I play sax and i just got ALLLL my wisdom teeth hacked outta my mouf. I sat around for like a few days, maybe a week, but your mouth heals fast and i can deal w/ a little bleeding. So, depending on what type of oral surgery you got, you might not have to worry about it. You'll be ready to go quicker than you think
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