Ping-Pong Ball Trick for Brass Airflow Who This technique benefits brass players, including trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, and tuba players, particularly middle school beginners, and band directors teaching them in school or community ensembles. It’s ideal for students learning proper airflow. What The challenge is teaching brass players to use strong, consistent airflow without […]
Airballlllllll…….Air Flow Exercise for Brass Read Post »
Opening the Jaw for Proper Brass Embouchure Who This technique benefits brass players, including trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, and tuba players, from middle school beginners to advanced students, and band directors teaching them in school or community ensembles. What The challenge is teaching brass players to open their jaw and separate their teeth to
Open Up and Say, “Ahh…” (Brass) Read Post »
Trumpet vs. French Horn Embouchure and Mouthpiece Placement Who This issue affects band directors teaching trumpet and French horn players, from middle school beginners to advanced students, in school or community ensembles. Trumpet and horn players need distinct embouchure guidance to achieve proper tone and intonation. What The challenge is understanding and teaching the differing
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