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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Brass (High Brass)
Tone Centering for Trumpet Part III: Centering and Tuning
What does “Tone Centering” mean, and how do you do it? Recapping from Part One, a “centered” sound is a…
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Tone Centering for Trumpet Part II: Airflow and Embouchure
In Part One of our discussion we focused on overtones and their role in defining tone color. Next comes the…
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Tone Centering for Trumpet Part I: Overtones
“High, fast and loud” are all great fun, but the fundamental aspect of any musical endeavor is a beautiful tone…
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10 Tips for Improving Accuracy on the Horn
For horn players and their teachers, accuracy and consistency in general often present more of a challenge than other instruments….
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Beginning Trumpet – Begin with F?
Over the past 30 years, I’ve approached my beginning brass classes in a variety of ways. About 15 years ago,…
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