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I want to add a couple of thoughts about my words on natural slurs awhile back. I said to try to make the partial change midway between shift of positions. Continue Reading →

No, this article is not about playing soft, although I am and have been a fanatic on that subject. Last month I talked about legato on natural slurs, mainly aimed Continue Reading →

SPEED BUMPS The article this month, while aimed mainly at trombone players, is also applicable to valve players as well. It has to do with natural slurs; those slurs which Continue Reading →

Lets talk about conductors this month. OH BOY! What a subject. Where do we begin? I’ve played for a multitude of conductors as I’m sure many of you have, from Continue Reading →

How do you count rests? 1,2,3,4, 2,2,3,4, 3,2,3,4? When I was in high school one of the books I read about music had an interesting thought about counting rests. I Continue Reading →