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Understanding Advanced Brass Techniques
When it comes to playing brass instruments, advanced techniques can really change how we hear the music.
Top-notch brass players use special ways to play that help them show different feelings and sounds. Here are some important points I’ve noticed:
Articulation: This is about how players use different styles of playing. Some styles include staccato (short and sharp notes), legato (smooth and connected notes), and tenuto (holding notes slightly longer). By mixing these styles, players make the music feel more alive and interesting.
Controlling Dynamics: Advanced skills, like lip slurs (changing notes smoothly with the lips) and flutter tonguing (a special way of rolling your tongue while playing), help players manage how loud or soft they sound. For example, when players slowly get louder during a piece, it feels much stronger when they also use clear articulation.
Telling a Story: When you listen to recordings, you might notice experienced players change the volume to tell a story with their music. Starting softly and then suddenly playing very loudly can make listeners feel excited.
Thinking About My Playing: When I listen to these recordings, I think about how I can use these techniques when I play. Learning how dynamics (loud and soft) and articulation work together helps me understand the music on a deeper level.
In short, advanced brass techniques not only change the sound but also help convey emotions in a performance.
Understanding Advanced Brass Techniques
When it comes to playing brass instruments, advanced techniques can really change how we hear the music.
Top-notch brass players use special ways to play that help them show different feelings and sounds. Here are some important points I’ve noticed:
Articulation: This is about how players use different styles of playing. Some styles include staccato (short and sharp notes), legato (smooth and connected notes), and tenuto (holding notes slightly longer). By mixing these styles, players make the music feel more alive and interesting.
Controlling Dynamics: Advanced skills, like lip slurs (changing notes smoothly with the lips) and flutter tonguing (a special way of rolling your tongue while playing), help players manage how loud or soft they sound. For example, when players slowly get louder during a piece, it feels much stronger when they also use clear articulation.
Telling a Story: When you listen to recordings, you might notice experienced players change the volume to tell a story with their music. Starting softly and then suddenly playing very loudly can make listeners feel excited.
Thinking About My Playing: When I listen to these recordings, I think about how I can use these techniques when I play. Learning how dynamics (loud and soft) and articulation work together helps me understand the music on a deeper level.
In short, advanced brass techniques not only change the sound but also help convey emotions in a performance.