Breathing Tubes
1/2 inch PVC ball valve
Restriction half-way vs. open
Restriction half-way vs. open
Long Tones
F Remington, Low Bb/Middle Bb Remington...
French Horn: "G Descending" / "G Ascending"
French Horn: "G Descending" / "G Ascending"
Harmony Director/Drone Pitches
With Mouthpiece
During Long Tones (Tonic), Flow Studies (Tonic), Scales (Triad)
During Long Tones (Tonic), Flow Studies (Tonic), Scales (Triad)
Flow Studies
Bugles
Keep Simple
Articulation Building
Add subdivision/articulation in Bugles or Scale Progressions.
Multiple Tonguing
Initially "tUkU"... eventually get to softer syllables if desired.
Trombone "Legato" Tonguing
Use "dU" as tip of tongue FLICKS roof of mouth.
Alternate between glissing & adding legato tongue to keep air consistent throughout!
Alternate between glissing & adding legato tongue to keep air consistent throughout!
Vibrato
Lip vibrato: Start wide/big/slow then gradually control vibrato to a quicker/narrower vibrato.
Volume Control
Practice BEYOND the dynamics needed... Be careful to practice sparingly and with mature players who can handle extreme range changes without drastically changing mechanics.