Brass

Thinking musically is one of the most important things to learn in the process of creating of a vocal style of brass playing. Develop the ear and a feeling for melodic line so that good musical experiences in the memory trigger immediate…
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Preparing a major solo piece takes a lot of time, whoever the soloist is. Playing the notes may take a shorter time but a piece of stature and importance needs more of your time than the time it takes to get through the notes.
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The euphonium is one of the finest melodic instruments in the band. While its popularity has not reached the status of its brass contemporaries, it still serves an important musical function in most bands today.
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I always had kind of a weird embouchure and I thought that might be limiting me. So I thought that with a fresh start I would experiment and try to get something more "normal". Thing is, there is still a discrepancy between what feels good…
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To get a feel for this, find a wall that is flat from floor to ceiling. Stand with your back to the wall so that your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades, and the back of your head all touch the wall. Your face must look straight ahead, not up…
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If there is a golden rule that can be applied to teaching low brass it is, "Patience and a slow methodical musical approach is the key to healthy, happy low brass students". What is the single most important physical aspect to the…
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Welcome to the International Trombone Association and International Tuba/Euphonium Association Educator E-member program in collaboration with our friends at www.banddirector.com. We are delighted that you are interested in this program and…
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There are many possible aspects to consider while making a plan on how to improve your tuba and euphonium section-sound, technique, musicianship, even camaraderie. Most of these issues can be directly addressed by forming a regularly…
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We live in a busy world, but brass players, like all musicians, need to set aside sufficient time each day to practice. It lays the firm foundation on which we build our musicianship. By working on what is most important to improve our…
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Many people may not know that the well-known French instrument manufacturer, Buffet Crampon, now owns the Besson brand of Tubas and euphoniums. After a brief hiatus from building instruments, Besson is back and increasing their share hold…
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The tuba provides many challenges for our young tubists beyond its weight and height. And a section of tubas can provide a great many challenges for a band director. A great tuba section provides a beautiful lush bottom to the band’s sound.
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