MOUTHPIECE BUZZING (Yes or no?)
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Like many aspects of brass pedagogy, there are opinions pro and con regarding mouthpiece buzzing. I'm in the pro camp, and in this video, I delve into and demonstrate the benefits and technique of buzzing the mouthpiece, and also discuss why the term ‘buzzing’ is a misnomer. (To forestall disappointment, despite the picture I only buzz one mouthpiece at a time. So sad.)
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This is the forth in a series of videos focusing on the eight exercises that comprise the Brass Tactics 6/60 Routine. Find the others in a playlist on this channel. Questions, comments and LIKES are encouraged and appreciated.
For anyone on the fence about purchasing and using the 6/60 routine I encourage you to buy it. I started using 6/60 in Feb 2023. Since that that time my endurance, range and focus have improved. I suggest also that you read the foreword and afterword before you even play a note of the book. Doing so will answer many questions you have and of course the videos are a wonderful resource too.
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Great explanations and demonstration!
Thanks Christine!
I actually heard one guy-Scott Englebright, great lead player-say you shouldn’t play long tones. I thought that was a universal-that every pro player thought you should do them. But I guess there are no universals!
So-buzzing has its advocates and detractors as you note. Supposedly, in Mexico, budding trumpeters weren’t even allowed to touch the horn for their first year-all buzzing. Rafael Mendez went through that system apparently.
I would change 'you should' or 'you shouldn't' to 'you could' or 'you might...' I was never a fan of long tones. That wasn't because I didn't acknowledge the benefit; I just didn't like playing them. That has changed in more recent years, and I'll talk about that in an upcoming video.
Sort of unrelated question. Do you practice to the point of complete embouchure exhaustion? Like when you can no longer play anything above the staff. Or do you think is bad practice. Nice work on the buzzing series, thanks.
I practice to the point that I feel I've had a good workout, but not to the point of exhaustion or failure. My general philosophy is that the primary goal of each practice session is to set me up for the next one.
Mouthpiece buzzing first or leadpipe first?
I like to start with the lead pipe because it establishes the full perimeter of my range quickly. Mouthpiece buzzing then fills in the steps. That said, it's a personal choice; there's no 'right' way.