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Parte 2
Playing and singing simultaneously on brass instruments
From interval production and tone generation to contemporary repertoire, simultaneous playing and singing becomes a demanding extension of brass technique.
Di Benny Sluchin
The Horn in France
Historical overview of the horn in France by Daniel Bourgue, covering instruments, makers, pedagogy and the evolution of tone and playing style.
Di Daniel Bourgue
Breathing
Di Hans Boschma
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Horn singing
Earl S. Saxton advocates a “singing” approach to horn playing, emphasizing tone production through vibration, breath control and vocal-inspired technique.
Di Earl S. Saxton
Gratuito
Inventor's corner
Shaping Your Own Mouthpiece
A tiny alteration to the mouthpiece rim challenges conventional design, seeking greater upper-lip endurance without sacrificing flexibility, attack or control.
Di Ninck Blok
Gratuito
Editorial
Instrumental technique meets personal reflection as Jean-Pierre Mathez argues that artistic growth depends less on definitive answers than curiosity, exchange and individual paths.
Di Jean-Pierre Mathez
Serie Tecnica degli ottoni • Parte 3
The Ear
Di Jean-Pierre Mathez
Parte 4
The art of chamber music
Rehearsal technique of Spanish Brass Luur Metalls
Di Spanish Brass Luur Metalls
Parte 5
A player’s first years
The opinion of an expert
Di James Thompson
Serie Tecnica degli ottoni • Parte 8
Le braccia, le mani, le dita
Di Jean-Pierre Mathez
History and development of permanent exhaling
Di Wladimir Katchmartchik
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Parte 1
The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Bolero
How should Boléro’s trombone solo be played? After 100 performances, Jean Douay challenges conventions and argues for a more supple, controlled approach.
Di Jean Douay
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The column of air
A System of Breathing for Brass Players
Explains the role of the air column in brass playing, focusing on breath support, airflow control and their impact on tone, articulation and sound quality.
Di Robert Bouché
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Possibilities for development of brass instruments (1967)
Experimental study by Vinko Globokar on extended techniques for brass instruments, covering microtonality, voice-instrument interaction and new sound production methods.
Di Vinko Globokar
Parte 5
DSA - Digital analysis of intonation and sound
Hearing
Di Robert Meissner
Brass embouchure and vocal chords
A comparison
Di Ed Ninck Blok
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Some ways of improving the development of the lips in brass players
Brass players borrow from sports medicine as Soviet electrical stimulation, acupuncture and massage test new ways to build endurance and restore overworked lips.
Di Sergej Gorovoj
Serie Tecnica degli ottoni • Parte 7
Gli occhi
Di Jean-Pierre Mathez
Gratuito
The trombone in Belgium
Published in memory of its author, this article reflects on the trombone tradition in Belgium and his lasting contribution.
Di Albert Mertens
Parte 3
DSA Digital Analysis of Intonation and Sound
Tuning device
Di Robert Meissner
United Philharmonic Orchestra Vienna
A tonal concept unites the brass section
Di Gerhard Zechmeister
Let us play in tune!
Di Jean-Pierre Mathez
Gratuito
The mute belt
In Stockhausen's demanding trumpet works, six different mutes had to be changed while performing from memory, turning a practical problem into a new stage technique.
Di Markus Stockhausen
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Valsalva Maneuver - Why?
A familiar breathing technique becomes a source of resistance and tension, as William F. Cramer argues instead for an open throat and freer airflow.
Di William F. Cramer