Tilt, the Secret to Mid-Low Range Power
People are always looking for horn secrets. One difficult range for many players is the “cash register” just below the staff, getting the notes...
Book Excerpt: Tips Toward Playing More Musically
Every so often I get a big idea. A recent one was to update the best of my publications into new editions and sell...
Tip of the Week: Play to the End of Time
Many years ago (in a location I cannot remember) I attended a concert of the Munich Philharmonic while they were on an American tour....
PSA: What is up with Baritone Treble Clef Parts?
We get questions that are not always horn related and in the fall I had a question about baritone treble clef parts. I believe...
Tip of the Week: Think About the Ends of Notes
I had a teacher long ago tell me that when it came to producing quality notes on a musical instrument, there were four parts...
Those Pesky Long Tones, a Key to Better Playing?
It is interesting to me how actually a very simple topic like long tones can also be a hot button topic. Back in 2008...
Tip of the Week: Improving Transposition Skills with ‘I-IV-V-I’ Practice
One of the most popular PDF downloads from the Horn Matters site is a transposition chart, located within our Resources area. Roughly defined, music transposition in performance requires a player...
Tips on Auditioning Horns, Part II: Mouthpieces, Leadpipes, Hybrids and the...
At the Southwest Horn Conference (SWHC) a variety of Kruspe and Geyer type horns were available to try out. I currently play on a hybrid...
Two Tips for the New First Horn Player
As we all know, all the horn parts are good! But there is a point when you start playing first horn in better ensembles...
Tip: Keep a Mute in Your Car
Since the time I played in The Nashville Symphony I have kept a mute in the back of the car.
The idea is that if...