Description

This comprehensive guide offers essential pedagogical, historical, and technical information required for effective brass instruction. The chapters explore the historical evolution of various brass instruments and emphasize technique, providing valuable insights for educators along with a complete methodology for brass performance. Each chapter dedicated to a specific instrument features curated lists of recommended study materials and reference resources. Notably, this edition includes an audio CD containing concert-hall recordings of all exercises presented in the book, which is provided at no extra charge with each new copy.

Songs / Content

• Part I: INSTRUMENTS.
• 1. How Brass Instruments Work.
• 2. Anatomy of the Mouthpiece.
• 3. Trumpet and Cornet.
• 4. The Horn.
• 5. The Trombone.
• 6. Baritone and Euphonium.
• 7. The Tuba.
• 8. Other Brass Instruments.
• 9. The Historical Development of Brass Instruments.
• Part II: TECHNIQUE.
• 10. Tone Production.
• 11. Playing Position.
• 12. Getting Started.
• 13. Instrument Care.
• 14. Notes for Conductors.
• Appendixes.
• Bibliography.
• Index.