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Brass Articles by Dr. Wilken
The Three Basic Embouchure Types
This article was developed from a response I posted on the Online Trombone Journal Forum to a question regarding the embouchure. I edited it slightly from the original post. The three basic embouchure types described here were classified by Doug Elliott, a noted expert on the brass embouchure.
Highlights from the 2005 Eastern Trombone Workshop
From March 17 to 19, 2005 I attended the Eastern Trombone Workshop, held at Fort Myer, VA. Here is a summary of four workshops given at the ETW by Jan Kagarice (on embouchure dystonia), Conrad Herwig (on modern jazz trombone playing), David Vining (on body mapping), and Doug Elliott (on trombone embouchures).
The Role of the Lower Jaw when Descending on a Brass Instrument
While many brass techers today still teach students to drop the jaw while descending this appears to be an unnecessary and potentially destructive practice. This article attempts to address the mechnics of descending on a brass instrument, why a jaw drop appears to help, why it's unneccessary, and some advice to reduce or eliminate a jaw drop.
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Introduction to Donald S. Reinhardt's Pivot System
This article, published on the Online
Trombone Journal, attempts to summarize the personalized
approach to developing brass technique as taught by Dr. Donald
S. Reinhardt. Since the term "pivot" when applied
to brass instruments is usually misunderstood, this article
strives to clear up many misconceptions about the Pivot System
and its value to brass pedagogy.
Après un Rêve,
by Gabriel Fauré, transcribed for Trombone and Piano
This famous composition for voice and piano works very
well with any brass instrument and piano. Dr. Wilken's transcription
for trombone and piano is available for free here. A transcription
for horn and piano will follow soon.
A Brief History of
Brass Instruments
This article grew from a lecture given for brass students
at a masterclass. It covers some of the major instrument innovations,
brass performers, and repertoire.
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