Clear Chord Symbols
by Antonio J. García
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General Concepts
There are few universal agreements about chord symbols, only learned traditions and (at times) common sense.
The… Read More...
Differing Priorities
William Boartfield
In my multiple years of teaching band, on an elementary and secondary level, I have determined one of the biggest causes of f r u s t r a t i o n for band directors and students is: different… Read More...
The Buzzard by Warburton
The unique combination of internal shapes controls the airflow to achieve balanced resistance
The internal taper through the throat section plus the reverse bell flair expands and focuses the buzz… Read More...
Educator's View Point
by Donald DeRoche, Ph.D.
"Only a few of our students will pursue music as a career, but all of them will be well served if we can help them achieve a feeling of self-confidence."
Help your students learn not… Read More...
I have been an over the ear headphone user for many years, so I was skeptical about what would be possible in an earphone for realizing the accuracy of sounds I listen for when using headgear rather than speakers. I guess the proof was in… Read More...
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). Read More...
Mario Guarneri, trumpet faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Richard Roper, trumpet faculty at UC Santa Cruz discuss the BERP (Buzz Extension Resistance Piece) and BAT (Breath Awareness Tool). Read More...
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… Read More...
