Brass Resources

FULL BRASS RESOURCES

Stop what you're doing. Put on headphones. Watch THIS VIDEO of the Carolina Crown Brass Section warm up.

Proper Care and Maintenance of your Brass Instrument. Give your baby a bath!

For more advanced players who struggle with this technique, check out this article on how to Demystify Double Tonguing.

Colonel Thomas Palmatier, commander and leader of the United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own," has put together a comprehensive list of performers you should be listening to in order to have what he calls a "sound image" to provide guidance towards your perfect sound. You'll not want to miss out on the Colonel's "Sound Like This" page!

TRUMPETS

Trumpet Essentials - Tips on accessories, etudes, solos, and step up models for those ready to improve their sound.
Give your trumpet at bath. This is a vital part of instrument maintenance. Mr. Eric Combs walks you through the process to ensure proper care of your instrument when cleaning.
Not sure what you should sound like? Get the ideal trumpet sound in your ear by checking out this comprehensive playlist!
Trumpet Resources from Bandworld.com. Articles and links to information about repertoire, embouchure, technique, and more!
CMUS's Top 10 Trumpet Players to know. Complete with iconic recordings from the masters.
Build your jazz articulation chops and your bag-o-tricks by watching this video - then start PRACTICING!
If you've watched a movie made in the last 20 years, or if you enjoy the Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, you've probably heard Wayne Bergeron play. One of the most influential performers of the 21st century, he is indeed a living master. Check out his website, full of information, references, and recordings.

FRENCH HORN

Horn Essentials - Tips on accessories, etudes, solos, and step up models for those ready to improve their sound.
Begin with your ideal sound in mind. Find that sound by listening to this amazing playlist of modern and classical horn repertoire.
Horn Matters - According to the website, "Horn Matters is the leading online resource on the French horn, co-founded by John Ericson and Bruce Hembd. The mission of Horn Matters is: to encourage, inspire, inform, and challenge horn players, and; to promote the best musical instrument ever, the French horn."
Dr. Jena Garnder from Western Illinois University offers an awesome video series called Horn Hacks.
Horn player and tech enthusiast, Colin Dorman, has configured a great website with just about everything you need to know about the french horn. Tech, specs, gear, and technique, he covers it all.
Want to see what should really be going on inside your oral cavity while playing? Check out this really cool video of Sarah Willis (sarah-willis.com) of the Berlin Philharmonic as she performs inside an MRI machine! This unique visual perspective gives incredible insight on how to improve tone, articulation, and overall quality simply by making small adjustments to your mouth. Sarah Willis MRI Video.
Dr. Mike Harcrow of Messiah University and the University of North Texas has put together this wonderful packet of information which references just about everything you need to know about the French Horn.

Trombone

Trombone Essentials - Tips on accessories, etudes, solos, and step up models for those ready to improve their sound.
- Trombone Essentials
- Bass Trombone Essentials
So many great sounds to choose from! Put your ideal sound in your mind by listening to this playlist.
Website for famous Bass Trombone Player, Douglas Yeo. Articles and links to trombone paraphernalia from around the web.
Check out this resource for Trombone Players from the Band Director's Guide. Tips, tricks, and playlists for players of all levels.
Trombone Player's Guide from the US Army Field Band!
Here's a youtube playlist from the world famous trombone player, Joseph Alessi.

Euphonium/Baritone

Get a lip up on the collegiate circuit with this link to UCLA's Tuba and Euphonium Studio. Lots of links and resources to be found inside.
Such wonderful literature out there for the euphonium. Check some out and find your favorite player by listening to this playlist!
Norlan Bewley has put together this handy online resource for baritone and euphonium players with plenty of resources and tips to help improve your sound and dexterity.
Modern master, David Childs, demonstrates the incredible range and dexterity with this performance of Flight of the Bumblebee.

Tuba

The good folks at Band World have put together this useful online resource to help you progress the understanding of your instrument, as well as your tuba chops.
Such a beautiful beast - hear the ideal tuba sounds within this playlist.
Get a lip up on the collegiate circuit with this link to UCLA's Tuba and Euphonium Studio. Lots of links and resources to be found inside.
Nat McIntosh of the Youngblood Brass Band shows off his epic beat-boxing abilities in this video.

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