Arnold Jacobs was an amazing teacher whose advice was sought by all manner of brass players, as well as other musicians such as singers. He was definitely not one to focus on moving the tongue in this manner or holding your chops in this manner. Michael Grose shared many of Jacobs' quotes, and I'll pass them on here. Here's the first!
When you have the sound that you want you’ll also have the air that you want. But, it’s always based on the sound, not the air. … Play by sound, not air. … Don’t make a science on the study of the breath. Instead, make a science on the study of resonance and tone, and use the breath as needed. I think we make too much out of the study of breath.
When you have the sound that you want you’ll also have the air that you want. But, it’s always based on the sound, not the air. … Play by sound, not air. … Don’t make a science on the study of the breath. Instead, make a science on the study of resonance and tone, and use the breath as needed. I think we make too much out of the study of breath.
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