Brophy on Pitch Bending
One topic I get asked about, as it is one of the exercises in The Brass Gym, is that of pitch bending. I think...
The Usability of Data and Feedback
Usability is a big buzzword in web and computer design.
With empirical data, countless reports and studies can guide developers towards making better, more user-friendly...
Scale Goals: High School Horn
Depending on the state you are in, regional honor band auditions at the high school level may have either recently happened or are coming...
A Cycle of Improvement
Many times, less is more.
If you are looking to fix a problem, a plan of action is required. Aggressively attacking a problem without a...
How to Practice Maxime-Alphonse Book 6
One book of studies many Horn Matters readers undoubtedly own is Maxime-Alphonse book 6. The etudes, besides being very difficult, are also very long....
From the Mailbag: Why so many breath marks in Strauss 1?
We get a variety of questions and this one recently is one that I am sure is wondered often.
I have a question that's been...
A key to horn success: “Hook up” your Low Range
Every year after ensemble placement auditions at ASU thoughts will come to mind. I was really happy overall with the quality and results of...
Soft Repetition
Planning out a logical plan for improvement.
A common shortcoming when I overhear students practice is in preparing the tough licks.
Most realize that a key...
Practice Records: A Reflective Learning Method, I
The benefits of a practice journal.
One stand-out detail I remember from Nancy Fako's book about Philip Farkas - Philip Farkas & His Horn: A...
Advice on Practicing at Mid-Career
An ongoing topic for many players is staying on top of their playing over the course of a lifetime, and how practice fits in...