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Robert Ischer

6 Articles by Robert Ischer

Brass Bulletin 12 - 3 / 1975

Ischer, Robert

Savoir de quelle note on parle

(only in French)

Can pitch be defined clearly without a shared reference? Ischer exposes confusion (octaves, partials/harmonics) and calls for an acoustic basis.

pp. 46–47

Brass Bulletin No 12 · 1975

Repertoire

Brass Bulletin 13 - 1 / 1976

Piston or rotary valve system?

Ischer, Robert

Piston or rotary valve system?

Pistons or rotary valves: which system is superior? Simplicity and silence vs mechanical complexity—an ongoing debate among brass players.

pp. 55–58

Brass Bulletin No 13 · 1976

Equipment· Valves

Brass Bulletin 17 - 1 / 1977

Ischer, Robert

I myself have formed this instrument

“Forming” the instrument? A dangerous illusion. This article debunks the myth: the instrument cannot be shaped — it is the player who must adapt.

pp. 28–29

Brass Bulletin No 17 · 1977

Equipment· Acoustics· Sound· Instrument making

Brass Bulletin 21 - 1 / 1978

Ischer, Robert

Service to customers

Buying is easy—servicing is not. Robert Ischer exposes the hidden crisis of spare parts and aftercare, urging musicians to demand real accountability from makers.

pp. 41–43

Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978

Equipment· Instrument making

Brass Bulletin 54 - 2 / 1986

Ischer, Robert

Sophrology and Music

pp. 29–36

Brass Bulletin No 54 · 1986

Health

Brass Bulletin 67 - 3 / 1989

Ischer, Robert

Early music: A new approach with Bruce Dickey

pp. 56–61

Brass Bulletin No 67 · 1989

Trumpet· Cornett· Technique· Equipment

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