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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When cleaning arcs or curvilinear sets, it is important to remember from high school geometry that arcs are parts of circles (or in some instances within curvilinear forms, parts of ovals or ellipses).
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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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A truly great band is a combination of many factors, including the skill and attitude of the band members and the quality and condition of their instruments. Perhaps most important, however, is the personality and musicianship of the…
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Students often putheys the side keys of the saxophone down without realizing it. Show the student where they are touching the side keys with the inside or palm of their hands. The student must arch their hand around the saxophone in order…
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For this final installment, we are looking at the remainder of our opener. Our show follows the same formula of 99% of other marching programs in that the opener ends with a coda like re-cap of musical themes restated tutti and up tempo.
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Few conductors at any musical level feel as if they have enough rehearsal time. From the beginning class to the professional orchestra, all conductors are worried that there will not be enough time for each individual player to learn the…
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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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