Brass

If you've ever gone to a music store or done a Google search to purchase "the brass instrument that's right for you" you've probably realized that there are instruments available in all shapes, sizes, colors, bore sizes, bell sizes, tapers…
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John Swallow is widely regarded as one of the most important trombonists and teachers in the United States. He began his career after World War II with the Utah Symphony under Maurice Abravanel. Since that time he has developed a n!puluiion…
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As with so many things, it was a happy accident. Several years ago, a ChopSaver user showed the product to their dermatologist. That dermatologist then reached out to us and requested some more samples.
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As a professional trumpet player for 25 years and as the creator of ChopSaver lip balm, I feel I am uniquely qualified to write about good, common-sense lip care. Through both my studies on the trumpet and in my consultations with other…
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There are many other fine mouthpieces and products for low brass. This list represents choices that are reliable, affordable, and relatively easy to find for most students and educators.
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The importance of a superior brass mouthpiece can scarcely be overstated. Many directors and teachers of brass, not to mention their students, have strong convictions about the brand name of the instrument used but tend to neglect the…
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This Fiery Hot, Heart Pounding, Spanish Show Stopper is sure to be the crowds favorite at football games and competitions alike as well as a show that your students will love to play and audiences will always remember. Log on to…
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Most of today's tubas are so well made that they only amplify whatever sound the tubist blows into them. Lets look at the facts: The valves of a tuba are now as fast as the trumpets and should enable the tubist to play as difficult passages…
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There are too many examples of fine tuba players who are slight in stature (do not exclude women). Yes, air is crucial but the person with smaller vital capacity simply has to breathe more often than the individual with a 7-liter vital…
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Sooner or later all trumpet players have to learn how to play in the upper register. It is the nature of the beast since the trumpet is the soprano of the brass instruments. Many books have been written with the intention of aiding in the…
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Fine-tuning on the tuba is best accomplished by moving slides while playing, usually the first slide. Large top action tubas can be awkward to hold. A player is fortunate if his embouchure corresponds to the mouth-pipe height and angle.…
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