SHORT LONG STEPS IV

for trumpet players

A The first book Short Long Steps is dedicated to the optimisation of the embouchure, a decisive way for the success.

In the following volumes solutions are proposed to fine-tune the crucial step of sound production, introduced a training on strengthening, on control and on a reactive acceleration of the air flow.

The evolution of the brass technique in recent decades, while not abandoning the primordial schemes, has focused on some areas, including breathing and the use of air. These features are now routine and indispensable support to cope the current musical demands.

Mould the material of this volume for a balanced training, let yourself be led by your genuine musical feeling.

Focus your attention on your posture, give importance to your body and develop the ability to listen to yourself.

Pay close attention to learning the concepts “buzz to sound”, “flutter-lips to sound”, “buzz to flutter-lips to sound”, “flutter-lips to buzz to sound”, “pooh>waah”, “pooh>waah + flutter” without which the exercises lose their efficacy.

Plan the sequence of the exercises, adapt them to your needs, the step “sound production” can complement your warm-up, use the mouthpiece wherever.

In every phrase try to expend all the air without reserve.

Develop the exercises by adding and combining unusual fingerings, keys, intervals, scales, arpeggios, pedals but not at the expense of the basic concepts indicated above.

You can alternate sections P, WU, GU, RU with the traditional practice of pedals, warm-up and warm-down.

Go on the high notes effortlessly, otherwise come out the exercise.

Make even a few notes fascinating, with musicality and perseverance you will reach your goal.
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