Prelude: Introduction to Brass Techniques and Pedagogy

A brief explanation of how to use this book.

A Brief History of Brass Instruments

Brass instruments have a millennia old tradition and history.

Getting Started with Posture, Breathing, and Embouchure

Before picking up the instrument, it is critical to have fundamentals of the body in place.

Tone Production Fundamentals on the Mouthpiece

The mouthpiece serves as the starting point for good brass technique and tone.

Brass Acoustics

Understanding how brass instruments function helps us to understand how to play and teach them.

Tone Production Fundamentals on Brass Instruments

Brass instruments have a shared set of fundamentals that dictate effective tone production and instruction.

Pitch and Intonation

Pitch control is a constant demand for brass players.

Articulation on Brass Instruments

While each instrument has its own idiosyncrasies, the fundamentals of articulation transfer across instruments.

Instrument Care

With proper care and maintenance, brass instruments can serve the musicians for decades.

Advanced Techniques

As music educators, students will approach you with questions about techniques that you may not be able to perform as novice brass players.