Adapting classical brass techniques for popular music can be tricky. Here are some of the main challenges:

1. How We Play:

   • In classical music, players focus on clear sounds and different playing styles, like legato (smooth notes) and staccato (short, quick notes).
   • In popular music, these styles mix together. For example, about 60% of jazz musicians use swing rhythms, which makes it hard to stick to strict classical methods.

2. Volume Changes:

   • Classical music can show a wide range of loudness, sometimes up to 80 dB (decibels).
   • On the other hand, popular music often has a smaller range of volume. This means musicians have to adjust how hard they play to keep the music sounding good.

3. Different Styles:

   • Each music genre has its own style. For example, about 75% of brass players in funk music use mutes to change their sound. This is quite different from classical musicians who don’t use mutes as much.

Understanding these challenges can help brass players adapt more easily between classical and popular music.