A complete guide to brass instruments and pedagogy / Scott Whitener ; foreword by Charles Schlueter ; illustrations by Cathy L. Whitener.
| Author/creator | Whitener, Scott |
| Other author | Whitener, Cathy L., illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books, 1989. |
| Description | xvi, 336 : illustrations, music ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: Instruments. How brass instruments work. The harmonic series ; Valves ; Design considerations -- Anatomy of the mouthpiece. Rim (Cup diameter ; Rim width ; Rim contour ; Rim edge) ; Cup (Cup depth and shape) ; Throat ; Backbore ; Shank ; General mouthpiece suggestions ; Mouthpiece recommendations (Trumpet and cornet ; Horn ; Trombone ; Baritone and euphonium ; Tuba) -- Trumpet and cornet. The Bb and C trumpet ; The D trumpet ; The Eb trumpet ; Trumpets in E, F, and G ; The piccolo trumpet ; Rotary valve trumpets ; The cornet ; The trumpets in use ; Intonation ; Transposition ; Mutes -- The horn. The single F horn ; The double horn ; The single Bb horn ; The ascending third valve horn ; The Vienna horn ; Descant horns ; Other design factors ; Hand position ; Handstopping and muting ; Using the F and Bb sections of the double horn ; Transposition and notation ; Horn chords ; Intonation and tuning ; The Wagner tuba -- The trombone. The alto trombone ; The F attachment ; Bass trombones ; Slide movement ; Alternate positions ; Intonation ; Trills on the trombone ; The glissando ; The F, C, and G clefs ; Mutes ; Miscellaneous ; The trombone in new music -- Baritone and euphonium. Intonation ; Tone and playing style ; Miscellaneous -- The tuba. Valve types ; Dimensions and bore ; Valve systems ; Using the fourth and fifth valve ; The automatic compensating system ; Intonation ; BBb and CC tubas ; Eb and F tubas ; The French six-valve C tuba ; The tuba mute ; Notation ; The golden age of the tuba -- More brass. Flugelhorn ; Alto (tenor) horn ; Bass trumpet ; Valve trombone ; Contrabass trombone ; Historical brass ; Brass in the marching band (Suggestions to marching band directors) -- Outlines of the historical development of brass instruments -- Part two: Pedagogy. Tone production. Embouchure formation ; Mouthpiece placement ; Embouchure adjustment ; The air ; Attack and tonguing ; Double and triple tonguing ; Slurring ; Trombone legato ; Sustaining and continuity ; Concept of sound ; Vibrato ; Special effects ; Common tone production problems ; How to warm up and practice effectively -- Playing position. The trumpet and cornet ; The horn ; The trombone (Locating the positions) ; The baritone and euphonium ; The tuba ; Choice of clothing -- Getting started. Teaching young beginners (The first lesson ; The second lesson ; Subsequent lessons) ; Assembling brass instruments ; Removing condensation ; The college brass methods course ; Section A. Unison studies and easy ensembles for class use ; Section B. Progressive ensembles ; Section C. Studies for individual practice -- Instrument care. Why good care is important ; Cleaning ; Lubrication (Piston valves ; Rotary valves ; The trombone slide ; Tuning and valve slides) ; Miscellaneous (Removing stuck mouthpieces and slides ; Piston and rotary valve alignment ; Removing rotary valves ; Restringing rotary valves ; Water keys ; Using piston valves ; Dents ; Advice on repairs) -- Notes for conductors. How the brass section is organized ; Achieving a good brass sound ; Seating problems ; Conducting brass players -- Appendices. The world of brass. Orchestral brass ; Brass ensembles ; Brass band ; Bands -- Selected brass recordings. Solo trumpet ; Solo cornet ; Solo horn ; Solo trombone ; Solo euphonium ; Solo tuba ; Brass ensembles ; Brass bands -- Sources. Instrument manufacturers ; Historical instruments ; Mouthpieces ; Brass music ; Periodicals -- Fingering/position charts. |
| Abstract | Presents up-to-date and detailed information on brass instruments together with a practical approach to learning to play. The present work serves as a text in college brass methods courses to prepare teachers of instrumental music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-331) and index. |
| LCCN | 89004132 |
| ISBN | 0028728610 |
| ISBN | 002873050X (pbk.) |
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