Understanding the Mouthpiece
There has been a lot of misunderstanding of the role the mouthpiece plays in brass playing. It was and is generally thought that the best approach is what used to Continue Reading →
Author: ben
Lambert
Here is a special treat for my readers. Robert Lambert was my teacher from 1959 to 1962. He was principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony from 1954-64. He was also Continue Reading →
Corners
Recently, one of my readers asked this question and this is the subsequent conversation: Q: Several months ago I sent you a question asking about trombone embouchure and “firm corners”. Continue Reading →
Getting the Lead Out
Lately my students and I have been addressing the problem of dullness in low brass sound. This is a very common problem in today’s large-bore world. In a quest for Continue Reading →
Alto Retort
The following essay from an anonymous reader details the overall approach to playing alto trombone, and reviews some well known alto makers. Jay Friedman I think the issue of alto Continue Reading →