Brass
Breath Support & Articulation:
-As David Vinning suggests, tone quality, intonation, flexibility, articulation, and range depend on breath
-When exhaling strive consistent & steady stream of air throughout a phrase
-Take in full breath by expanding innercostal muscle group (rib cage, back, & belly)
-Breathing Exercises & Tools
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NTI0MmU3MGYwMjQ0ZGU5MA
-tongue should be placed in back of upper teeth
-Use tip of tongue dah dah dah= legato, tah tah tah= staccato or accented
-tuba & euphonium players should used doh & toh- David Vinning states the open vowels will create more resonance
-Do not move chin when articulating
Embouchure & Building Range:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MTQ0MDBiNTVhZjY4MTQ2OA
-Flat Chin
-TIght Corners
-Breathe through corners of mouth to avoid resetting embouchure
-In Practice, remove lips from mouthpiece to practice forming correct embouchure every time
Intonation Tendencies- All Brass Instruments:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NGY0MzlmNjRjODI2NTk5Yw
Instrument costs & reputable venders:
Equipment and Instruments suggested by David Vinning
Brasswind
Dillon Music
The Horn Guys (Tuba Dealers)
The Tuba Exchange
Checklist for purchasing Brass instruments:
Missing Lacquer
Dents in tuning slides or bell
Valves oiled (move freely)
Odor from instrument or case
Case in tact
Mouthpiece in good condition & right size
Tuning slides lubricated
Spit Valve intact
Corks in good condition
Felt pads
Maintenance and Repair:
-Complete Guide to Maintenance and Repair of Brass Instruments
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MjlmMjRkOTcwYWQ4MjcyOQ
-Keep Valves Oiled & Tuning Slides Greased
-Bathe instruments in lukewarm water with dish soap
-Use snake & gentle cloth to scrub instrument
-Disassemble instrument prior to placing it in bathtub
-Vinning includes list of tools and how to perform minor repairs in his book Teaching Brass A Guide for Students and Teachers by David Vinning
-Care and Maintenance of the Horn
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6Mzk4YWYwMmMyODhiNmNkNQ
-Cleaning Trombone (applies to other brass instruments as well)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NzYxOWI5OGFmNmMzZDc1OQ
Mouthpiece Information:
Dimensional Characteristics of Brass Mouthpieces
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NGMwNzc0OGIzNmNiNjdjYw
Bach Mouthpiece Manual:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MTM0NjAwODU0YzAzY2JhNw
Daily Routines- suggeted by David Vinning:
-Long tones/ mouthpiece buzzing
-Lip Slurs
-Articulation
-High & low range
Trumpet:
-Starting the Trumpet (this link requires Microsoft Powerpoint to open)
https://1drv.ms/p/s!AjreXcH78UQfiUodrH3EcsFEFdUF
-Mouthpiece Placement should be 50/50
-First Lessons on Cornett also applies to Trumpet
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NDExYjMyN2JhY2U5ODAxYg
-Partials and Fingering Charts
trumpet_partials.jpg
trumpet_fingering_chart.jpg
Horn:
-Starting the Horn https://create.piktochart.com/output/38669371-french-horn
-Mouthpiece Placement should be 2/3s on top lip and 1/3 bottom
-First Lessons on Horn
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NDkzYTJlMWE4ZWMxYzU0Mw
-Partials and Fingering Charts
horn_partials.jpg
single_b_flat_horn_fingering_chart.jpg
single_f_horn_fingering_chart.jpg
double_horn_fingering_chart.jpg
Trombone:
-Starting the Trombone (this link requires Microsoft Powerpoint to open) 1drv.ms/p/s!AjreXcH78UQfiUvCx3mAfd0AH_5i
-Mouthpiece Placement should be 2/3s on top lip and 1/3 bottom
-Beginning Trombone
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MjhlNzljNWFjODIwZTY3MA
-Trombone Articulations
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6NjQ3N2NiZjYxODVhNDU5NA
-Mastering Legato
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MTE4N2I0YmM4MTNkZmYyMg
-Partials and Fingering Charts
trombone___euphonium_partials.jpg
trombone_fingering_chart_no_f_attachment.jpg
trombone_fingering_chart_f_attachment.jpg
bass_trombone_fingering_chart.jpg
Tuba & Euphonium:
-Starting the Tuba
create.piktochart.com/output/38752660-untitled-infographic
-Mouthpiece Placement should be 2/3s on top lip and 1/3 bottom
-Recruiting Tuba Players
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MzdiMjVlYWI5ZTdmM2YzOA
-Partials and Fingering Charts
tuba_partials.jpg
3_valve_tuba_fingering_chart.jpg
4_valve_tuba_fingering_chart.jpg
Composition/Arranging Information and Transposition Information:
-Writing for Brass Quintet
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxicmFzc21ldGhvZHN8Z3g6MWMzODYyNDI5ZTMwYjM3OA
Other:
-Book Used for MU252 Brass- Teaching Brass A Guide for Students and Teachers by David Vinning
-Organizations suggested by David Vinning
International Trumpet Guild
International Horn Society
International Trombone Association
International Tuba and Euphonium Association
-Have Brass Players listen to recordings or live concerts to hear excellent musicians