Day 1 Notes

Overtones/Harmonic Series

Embouchure Problems

1) Something AIR related!!

2) Incorrect Embouchure

3) Instrument Issue

[Valves extend the length of the instrument]

4 Parts

1) Mouthpiece

2) Lead Pipe

3) Cylindrical Tubing

4) The Slides

Reasons for Different Sounds/Timbre

1) Bore Diameter

a. Smaller

i. Less effort (easier)

ii. Can overblow

b. Larger
 i. Dark/Heavier tone (more effort)

ii. More control

2) Shape/Size tapered section

3) Thickness of the metal

4) Overall mass of the instrument (ISO)

2 Types of Horns

1) Conical – Cornet, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba

a. Articulations are harder

2) Cylindrical – Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone

a. Brighter sounds

5 Things for Buzzing

1) Air support

2) Position of the tongue (Low)

3) Size of the mouth (Warmer Air)

4) Good embouchure

5) Muscular tension

9 Steps to Sound

1) Say the letter “M”

2) Lips touching and slightly wet

3) Corners are anchored

4) Chin is flat

5) Firm upper lip

6) Cheeks flat

7) Teeth apart

8) Even teeth/jaw

9) Head up