Trombone slide positions are usually given to a beginner student without much discussion of how a trombone works. Charts and positions don’t give the full story. In this article, we’ll …
Buying a Tuba: Things to Consider
As usual, this article is called Buying a Tuba, but it actually refers to both tuba and euphonium. I have some pretty strong opinions on this topic. These opinions come …
Denis Wick Euphonium Mute Review and Guide
Con sordino. The words feared by every euphonium player. Are you trying to gather information about euphonium mutes with no success? Here’s my guide to the two most popular mutes …
10 Best Gifts for Tuba Players
Do you know a tuba player but you don’t understand that world? I’m pretty sure when I was a kid, my parents never had any idea what to get me …
What Should I Practice on Tuba?
What should I practice on tuba? The answer is going to depend a lot on where you are in your journey. This article probably won’t apply to you if you’ve …
What is the Bass Trombone Range?
…And Other Low Brass Range Questions. Back when I started college, I was a music composition major. I had played euphonium and trombone primarily. So, it was a bit embarrassing …
How to Clean a Tuba
Many people look at the $100+ pricetag their local music store asks for a professional cleaning of their instrument with horror. They start to ask the questions: What do they …
10 Unconventional Tips for Music Auditions
1. Wear your audition clothes during practice.
2. Try “Doubles.”
3. Record yourself.
4. Simulate nervousness.
5. Perform the Piece as Many Times as Possible
6. If you play euphonium, stand for the audition.
5 Steps to Playing in Tune (the hard way)
I wanted to call this “How to Play in Tune the Hard Way,” but I figured no one wants an article on how to do something the hard way. There’s …
How to Play Trombone with Braces
It is a common question for a parent or star low brass player to worry about adjusting to playing with braces. It even goes so far that they wonder: Can …