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 »
Switching Trumpet Players to French Horn via Mellophone Who This process benefits band directors transitioning trumpet players to French horn in school or community ensembles, particularly middle and high school students struggling with trumpet’s demands but showing musical aptitude. What The challenge is helping trumpet players who strain with the instrument’s high notes and tight
Building Bridges: Trumpet to French Horn via Mellophone Read Post »
