Brass (Low Brass) Archives - Band Directors Talk Shop https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/category/brass/ Learn. Share. Inspire. Mon, 20 May 2024 22:04:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2-2-150x150.png Brass (Low Brass) Archives - Band Directors Talk Shop https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/category/brass/ 32 32 Chromacraze – a Fun Way to Practice the Chromatic Scale https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/chromacraze-a-fun-way-to-practice-the-chromatic-scale/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/chromacraze-a-fun-way-to-practice-the-chromatic-scale/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:12:33 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=12736 Chromacraze was the hit of Band Directors Workshop this year. We had many requests to make the entire packet available – so here you go! Download the entire Chromacraze packet here. Chromacraze Quartet (teach in 4 measure chunks) 1st part – chromatic scale in 1 octave (up, then down) 2nd part – chromatic scale in ... Read More about Chromacraze – a Fun Way to Practice the Chromatic Scale

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/chromacraze-a-fun-way-to-practice-the-chromatic-scale/feed/ 0 Developing Tuba Musicians – not just Tuba Players! https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/developing-tuba-musicians-not-just-tuba-players/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/developing-tuba-musicians-not-just-tuba-players/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:52:54 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=12542 Marcus tried the tuba like his director suggested and Charlotte is enjoying the low notes after she struggled to play higher notes on trumpet. Both are considering band next year, but often get in trouble for talking, and really, what’s the point since band is boring….for tuba players! Why does this happen? Let’s investigate the ... Read More about Developing Tuba Musicians – not just Tuba Players!

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/developing-tuba-musicians-not-just-tuba-players/feed/ 0 Tips for Teaching Trombone https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-trombone/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-trombone/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:40:21 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=11954 Tips for Teaching Trombone – Readers’ Collaborative Post  In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your very best advice for teaching trombone?” With hundreds of responses to the survey, we came up with this categorized list of your answers. Thanks so much to all of our readers who took time to fill out the ... Read More about Tips for Teaching Trombone

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-trombone/feed/ 0 Instrumental Recordings List for Band https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/instrumental-recordings-list-for-band/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/instrumental-recordings-list-for-band/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 12:04:25 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=10463 This extensive list of instrumental recordings is a great tool to use with your students to: give them an opportunity to hear a professional tone quality on their instrument expose them to other genres of music demonstrate a reference for different styles of music they may be trying to play We hope you can benefit from having ... Read More about Instrumental Recordings List for Band

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/instrumental-recordings-list-for-band/feed/ 0 A Link Between Wind Instruments and Edison (Quick Tip) https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/a-link-between-wind-instruments-and-edison-quick-tip/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/a-link-between-wind-instruments-and-edison-quick-tip/#respond Sun, 16 May 2021 20:54:17 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=10233 What do musicians and Thomas Edison have in common? If we say both have to be creative and inventive, we touch on some personality traits, but we haven’t touch on how the physical accomplishments of both actually coincide. There is actually something practical and concrete in relationship to the craft of both musicians and Thomas ... Read More about A Link Between Wind Instruments and Edison (Quick Tip)

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/a-link-between-wind-instruments-and-edison-quick-tip/feed/ 0 Sound is Caught, Not Taught https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/sound-is-caught-not-taught/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/sound-is-caught-not-taught/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:14:23 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=10164 Beyond the beginning band stage, I have never had much success teaching students how to develop a great sound by using mechanical cues. Explaining to them, for example, that they should form an embouchure in a specific way or make other precise movements generally seems to be, at best, a waste of time; at worst, ... Read More about Sound is Caught, Not Taught

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/sound-is-caught-not-taught/feed/ 0 The Relationship Between Oral Cavity and Aperture for Wind Instruments https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/the-relationship-between-oral-cavity-and-aperture-for-wind-instruments/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/the-relationship-between-oral-cavity-and-aperture-for-wind-instruments/#respond Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:48:42 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=10105 Helping students gain an understanding of what is necessary to physically create and maintain an open, resonant tone can be one of the most challenging concepts to teach young musicians.  It’s important that students realize we are combining two actions into one concept.  The first action is to keep our teeth apart by opening our ... Read More about The Relationship Between Oral Cavity and Aperture for Wind Instruments

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/the-relationship-between-oral-cavity-and-aperture-for-wind-instruments/feed/ 0 Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-embouchure-in-beginning-band/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-embouchure-in-beginning-band/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:10:57 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=9384 “Spend time now to save time later” is a great quote, especially when it comes to teaching embouchure to beginning band students.  Preventing bad habits early is key to a successful start on any instrument. Following is a list of 6 practical tips for teaching embouchure efficiently and effectively from day one. 1.) Train your ... Read More about Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/tips-for-teaching-embouchure-in-beginning-band/feed/ 0 Glissandi Exercises for Trombones – Giving Pitch to Air Flow https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/glissandi-exercises-for-trombones-giving-pitch-to-air-flow/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/glissandi-exercises-for-trombones-giving-pitch-to-air-flow/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:50:45 +0000 https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=7199 The glissando.  The best thing about playing the trombone.  But did you know you can use glissandi as a means of range extending and reinforcing consistent air flow?  Making something super fun, super useful! Descending glissandi between partials give pitch to air flow. Ascending glissandi between partials helps build range. Using a glissando instead of ... Read More about Glissandi Exercises for Trombones – Giving Pitch to Air Flow

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]]> https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/glissandi-exercises-for-trombones-giving-pitch-to-air-flow/feed/ 0 Demystifying the Double Tongue Technique https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/demystifying-the-double-tongue-technique/ https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/demystifying-the-double-tongue-technique/#respond Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:42:42 +0000 http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/?p=5177 Articulation is something that brass players must practice on a daily basis. There are many types of articulation, legato to staccato, that help determine style. Additionally, speed is another aspect that must be practiced. After a certain tempo, single tonguing (just using a “T” syllable) is not feasible due to the fast tempo. Brass players ... Read More about Demystifying the Double Tongue Technique

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