Mouthpiece practice can seem like a daunting chore to add into a practice routine. It is admittedly more difficult to…
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Brass (High Brass)
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
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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