Compared to its woodwind counterparts, the trumpet is a simple instrument to put together. All one has to do is…
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Brass (High Brass)
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
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
“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)
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
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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