A Complete Guide to Brass: Instruments and Technique (with CD-ROM)

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Author: Scott Whitener

ISBN-10: 0534509886

ISBN-13: 9780534509880

Category: Music Instruction & Education

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This authoritative guide provides all the pedagogical, historical, and technical material necessary for the successful instruction of brass. Chapters discuss the historical development of individual brass instruments and focus on technique, including guidance for teachers and a complete method for brass playing. Individual instrument chapters include lists of recommended study material and reference sources. An audio CD of concert-hall recordings of all the exercises in the book is new to this edition.

PrefacePt. 1Instruments1Ch. 1How Brass Instruments Work3Ch. 2Anatomy of the Mouthpiece10Ch. 3Trumpet and Cornet24Ch. 4The Horn46Ch. 5The Trombone68Ch. 6Baritone and Euphonium85Ch. 7The Tuba94Ch. 8Other Brass Instruments106Ch. 9The Historical Development of Brass Instruments117Pt. 2Technique131Ch. 10Tone Production133Ch. 11Playing Position152Ch. 12Getting Started165Ch. 13Instrument Care322Ch. 14Notes for Conductors329App. AThe World of Brass335App. BSelected Brass Recordings344App. CSources351App. DFingering/Position Charts355Bibliography373Index379