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Why Every Trumpeter Should Practice Their Mouthpiece – PART 1

Why Every Trumpeter Should Practice Their Mouthpiece – PART 1

Compared to its woodwind counterparts, the trumpet is a simple instrument to put together. All one has to do is…
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The Relationship Between Oral Cavity and Aperture for Wind Instruments

The Relationship Between Oral Cavity and Aperture for Wind Instruments

Helping students gain an understanding of what is necessary to physically create and maintain an open, resonant tone can be…
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Understanding and Developing Range for the Young Horn Player

Understanding and Developing Range for the Young Horn Player

Beginning band books for generations have implied that the horn is a difficult instrument to incorporate into an ensemble. They…
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Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

“Spend time now to save time later” is a great quote, especially when it comes to teaching embouchure to beginning…
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Trumpet Tips (Playing Higher in the Beginning Range)

Trumpet Tips (Playing Higher in the Beginning Range)

Beginning Trumpet Tips – Readers’ Collaborative Post In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is…
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Solving the Mystery of Stopped Horn

Solving the Mystery of Stopped Horn

It is obvious from years of judging solo competitions that stopped horn can cause confusion for non-horn teachers. Stopping the…
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