Getting the Lead Out
Lately my students and I have been addressing the problem of dullness in low brass sound. This is a very common problem in today’s large-bore world. In a quest for Continue Reading →
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Alto Retort
The following essay from an anonymous reader details the overall approach to playing alto trombone, and reviews some well known alto makers. Jay Friedman I think the issue of alto Continue Reading →
Consumer Retorts Retort
Here are the results of last month’s call for consumer feedback on favorite trombone related products. Contributors names have been left out to protect the innocent. I will entertain more Continue Reading →
Brass World Loses Two Icons
In July and December respectively the brass world lost two of it’s most cherished performers, Adolf “Bud” Herseth and Edward Kleinhammer. Both were members of the Chicago Symphony, Mr. Herseth Continue Reading →
Section Playing Examined
One of my readers asked if I would write about orchestral section playing and the things that go into making a cohesive orchestral trombone section. First of all, this is Continue Reading →