I tried inverting them but it didn't work. These springs aren't tapered.vbmodified
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I tried inverting them but it didn't work. These springs aren't tapered.vbmodified
I've been having some noisy spring issues with my Sterling for a few days. When checking out the valves, I noticed that the springs do not slot into the indentation on the bottom valve cap but sit on...
Make sure during these ascending slurs and scales that you come back down into the low range. This helps develop consistent tone, flexibility, and, more importantly, relaxation. Always playing up to...
For anyone near the Twin Cities, this Friday, October 29th at 7:00pm is my senior recital. Information is listed below. Google maps directions are usually pretty good but message me if you have...
Wow. Who is the composer?vbmodified
Check to see if the parts are in a foreign language. In several European countries (especially Germany), B flat is sometimes notated as "B" while B natural is notated "H". vbmodified
I've had some friends work at Blue Lake and they thought it was a fantastic experience. They're looking for someone close to graduating or with their degree (though something tells me they would be...
I've had the same corner moving problem and I've tried to fix it multiple times. Yet every time I try to change, I find I do more harm than good. It caused a ton of tension to creep into my playing....
When it comes to embouchure stuff, my gut reaction is usually to stick with whatever you're doing as long as it works for you. Not everyone has a textbook embouchure and it doesn't necessarily work...
I'm working at a camp this summer that has an intensive piano academy for talented high school students. Part of this experience is that they perform a piece with a soloist to give them a chance to...
This is an interesting question. I think it depends on your preference. Usually, I play with my bell facing the audience so that they get the full sound. On the flip side, it is important to consider...
I've been trying to find one for a while but no luck thus far. Anyone know where I could get one?vbmodified
I got home the other day from a trip out to Arizona. I had checked my Sterling Virtuoso in its hard case with no problems on the way out. I opened the music pouch to find that a good chunk of my...
I agree with pmeuph. Breathing is a skill that must be practiced just as one has to practice scales and articulations.
As far as improving tone (and also breath support), you could try this...
The clarinet professor at my school sometimes has his students practice on A clarinets. Since the A clarinet is larger than the B-flat, his reasoning is that if you can play it well on the larger...
I'm doubling my Junior recital with one of my percussionist friends so I'm looking for a piece for Euph and Marimba. Adler's Four Dialogues for Euphonium and Marimba seems like a great piece. Can...
I think the springs on my Besson 968 are a little loose. I'm pretty sure the valves should "bounce" a little when I lift my finger after depressing them, but I think they are bouncing too much which...
Hi all,
I've read through John's post from way back on stamina problems and how to address them. These are great ideas but unfortunately I lack the time to put a lot of these techniques to use....
Rick, I also had to make a decision about this exact same piece just 2 weeks ago. I chose B flat over E flat mostly because my organist and I had already performed it in that key before. The other...
I don't know who the composer is but it was written for David Childs. I've been trying to find a score but I've had no luck so far. Anyone know if its a available?
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This is something I've been struggling with for a while and haven't been improving as much as I like. Whenever I have to play music that jumps partials very quickly (ex: Endearing Young Charms) I...
I think you've got a typo in there. I'm pretty sure it should be Herman Bellstedt, not Herbert.vbmodified
It seems my school doesn't have an E flat tuba to use. We've got a CC but its monstrously large. Should I go with the big CC now or start with a B flat tuba and make a switch once I get some decent...
I wasn't sure where to put this topic so I decided to start it here.
I'm a euph player first and foremost but this summer I've decided to start working on tuba in case I decide I want to get some...
While I like Zerkel's water and motor oil metaphor, what I like even more is his beach ball idea. Basically just pretend that there is large inflatable beach ball sitting on the bell of your horn and...