An Introduction to Temperament
by Benjamin Coy Discussion about “lowered thirds,” “just intonation,” and “equal temperament” can be found just about anywhere, from orchestras to chamber ensembles to conservatories. However, the number of incomplete Continue Reading →
Torpedos Away
To follow up on last month’s reflections column, which I said if I had one thing to impart to the trombone/brass world, it would be the concept of correctly starting Continue Reading →
Play the Ol’ Pin Ball
How’d you like to get the best sound you can possibly get on your horn? I’m going to give you the best analogy I can think of to achieve this Continue Reading →
Little Things Mean a Lot
I was thinking the other day about preparing for auditions, as most of the people I see are doing so in one way or another. I think there are two Continue Reading →
Serpentine Belt
Remember, those of you old enough, when you used to take your old car into the repair shop, they would almost always say, “your serpentine belt is rotted, stiff and Continue Reading →