by dabbacwm | Jun 1, 2016 | Physical Foundations
Air exists as the power source on which all brass playing depends, but it cannot create sound in and of itself. It requires the conduit of the embouchure to translate it into vibrations. If students audiate well and breathe appropriately, the embouchure stands as next...
by dabbacwm | Jun 1, 2016 | Physical Foundations
Better breathing and air support can address many common issues of brass performance. It’s almost a cliché for directors to exhort their players to “use more air” in their playing to fix almost all issues. Unfortunately, air is not always the answer but, in fairness,...
by dabbacwm | Jun 1, 2016 | Physical Foundations
Brass performance relies on the ability to audiate music, yet players must also develop the physical skills to correctly translate that understanding into audible sound. In its most basic form, brass playing comprises blowing through a metal tube that amplifies sound....
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