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Building Endurance
Building Endurance
Play longer, stronger, and more consistently without burning out so quickly.
What IS Good Endurance?
What IS Good Endurance?
Good endurance means:
Your tone stays consistent
Your control doesn’t drop off
You don’t feel completely exhausted after playing
If your sound falls apart after a few minutes, the issue usually isn’t strength—it’s efficiency.
A good rule to follow:
"Rest as much as you play."
Technique Focus for Winds
Technique Focus for Winds
The video below shows Trumpeter Barbara Hull delivering some hard truths about building endurance.
Technique Focus for Strings
Technique Focus for Strings
The video below shows professional Violinist Daniel Kurganov showcasing a little practice trick to build endurance.
(This video can be applied to all voices of the string family.)
Avoid Overplaying
Avoid Overplaying
One of the biggest mistakes is pushing too far, too fast.
If you feel:
Tightness
Loss of your tone
Difficulty controlling notes
That’s a sign to stop and rest.
Pushing through it usually makes things worse.
Mental Control Matters
Mental Control Matters
Building your endurance also requires a mental effort.
Stay focused on:
Air support
Relaxation
Control
EX. When you start thinking "I'm tired," your playing often gets worse faster.
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