John Ericson
Fundamentals 7. Slurring: various intervals, various dynamics, register changes
Slurring can be a problem, even a major problem. The question you should be asking is this -- is the problem you, or is...
Fundamentals 6. Tonguing: clarity, fluency, variety, double, triple, flutter
And now we have another very big fundamental topic: everything about tonguing. Hill, in his list that we are following for this series, combines...
Brief reviews: New publications on the blues and creativity by Agrell
I’ve been doing few reviews here lately, but Jeff Agrell was kind enough to send two of his recent publications, which I would like...
Fundamentals 5. Embouchure: mouthpiece placement, muscular focus, relationship to air, various ranges
Before turning to all these topics, I would like to remind readers that this series is based on a list of fundamentals found in...
A Quick Look at Mozart Horn Concerto Reconstructions
A large topic that seems little discussed these days is the topic of the unfinished Mozart horn concertos.
Unfinished? Concertos!? What?!?
A movement of one of...
Fundamentals 4. Breathing: efficiency, control, capacity
Continuing our look at fundamentals (based on a list in the Douglas Hill book), the next topic has to do with the whole topic...
A Quick Look at a Nickel Silver Kruspe Single F
Recently I was able to borrow locally this great nickel silver Kruspe single F. It is in the collection, for now, of one of...
Fundamentals 3. Tuning: in general and extremes (use chromatic tuner)
Tuning is fundamental! In general, to my mind there are two main problems, related often. Your horn is likely not in tune with itself,...
Fundamentals 2. Fingerings: F horn, B-flat horn, and optional
In terms of fundamentals and the advancing player, the thing you will need to explore is the world of alternate fingerings.
Alternate fingerings and me,...
Fundamentals 1. Playing position/posture: standing and sitting
To begin this look at fundamentals, the first topic is posture and playing position, which are related.
Keep it simple
The simple answer is to hold...