Brass facts : a survey of teaching and playing methods of leading brass authorities / by Joseph L. Bellamah.
| Author/creator | Bellamah, Joseph L. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication Info | San Antonio, TX : Southern Music Company, ©1961. |
| Description | 52 pages ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword -- Embouchure -- Embouchure factors -- Staccato tonguing -- Tonguing in the registers -- Legato tonguing -- Legato approach -- Buzzing mouthpiece -- Length of buzzing time -- Warm-up routine -- Warm-up register -- Flexibility -- Long tones -- Playing length of long tones -- Tone quality -- Mouthpieces -- Embouchure bite -- Building the range -- Changing the embouchure -- Dynamic levels of practice -- Manner of practicing -- Required tonal quality -- Diaphragm -- Teaching etudes -- Playing with students -- Vibrato -- Solo literature -- Critical analysis of brass teaching -- Instrument finishes -- Procedure after interim lay-off -- Building endurance. |
| Abstract | This book examines results from a survey looking at the teaching and playing methods of brass teachers and performers. Each chapter focuses on a question from the survey. |
| General note | B-181. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT339.B45 B7 1961 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT339.B45 B7 1961 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |