Out of print
Brass Bulletin No. 11
II / 1975
Contents
Editorial
Jean-Pierre Mathez
A magazine for all brass players? Jean-Pierre Mathez tackles the challenge—and invites musicians to actively shape Brass Bulletin.
Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) Biography
Part 3The Success
Jean-Pierre Mathez
At the height of his fame, Arban fights to reshape musical education—and to save the trumpet from disappearing.
The F/Bb horn with whole-tone ascending 3rd valve
Francis Orval
A different horn, a different approach: Francis Orval explores how an ascending 3rd valve reshapes technique, intonation and response.
My teeth
René Périnelli
A dentist visit that changed everything: René Périnelli reveals how his teeth directly shaped his trumpet playing.
General remarks on the role of the teeth for wind instrument players
Jean-Paul Rocca
Your teeth are part of your instrument: a dental expert explains how they shape sound, technique and long-term health.
Contemporary systems and trends for the tuba
Daniel Perantoni
New music, new rules: Daniel Perantoni explores extended techniques, graphic notation and the evolving language of the tuba.
The tuba in Europe
Robert Tucci
Why does the tuba sound different across Europe? Robert Tucci explores national styles, instruments and orchestral traditions.
The trombone: changing times, changing slide positions
Heinrich Huber
Did trombonists always use seven positions? Heinrich Huber reveals how history, theory and early music reshaped the slide.
Meeting with Ib Lansky-Otto
Jean-Pierre Mathez
“You cannot explain music — you have to play it.” A rare and elusive encounter with horn player Ib Lansky-Otto.