by dabbacwm | Apr 28, 2020 | Announcements, Uncategorized
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by dabbacwm | Oct 11, 2017 | Transposition
This video provides a short explanation regarding how to transpose for instruments in various keys. Some people will probably appreciate the approach while others will want to explore other conceptualizations. Ultimately, what’s important is the end result!...
by dabbacwm | Oct 1, 2016 | Transposition
“Why can’t they just write everyone’s part in concert pitch?” Students at all levels of music education, from elementary school through university grumble about the fact that instruments are pitched various keys. At least at the beginning brass level we typically only...
by dabbacwm | Oct 1, 2016 | Physical Foundations
[Insert graphic] Not surprisingly, the tuba presents the most challenge for students in developing a natural playing position. Its size often causes students to adjust or contort themselves to reach the mouthpiece and valves rather than adjusting the tuba...
by dabbacwm | Oct 1, 2016 | Physical Foundations
[Insert graphic] Euphonium is perhaps the most confusing of the brass instruments regarding hand and playing position. Some instruments have bells that go straight up while some have bells that point out. The former has valves that are vertical when in playing...
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