Euphonium
A. Pedagogy
Lumpkin, Royce.1981. 'Intonation problems of the euphonium.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 35, pp.18-22.
This article focuses on the intonation problems of the euphonium due to fingerings and partials that are naturall flat or sharp. In addition to these problems, most of the students are not used to hearing such low pitches and therefore students will have difficult determining if the pitch is in tune or not.
A. Pedagogy
Lumpkin, Royce.1981. 'Intonation problems of the euphonium.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 35, pp.18-22.
This article focuses on the intonation problems of the euphonium due to fingerings and partials that are naturall flat or sharp. In addition to these problems, most of the students are not used to hearing such low pitches and therefore students will have difficult determining if the pitch is in tune or not.
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Bowman, Brian L. 1993. 'Euphonium Technique.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 47. pp. 10-14.
This article is about how to produce a quality tone on the euphonium through various exercises the article recommends and encourages teaching transposition early to students.
This article is about how to produce a quality tone on the euphonium through various exercises the article recommends and encourages teaching transposition early to students.
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B. Performance
Sehmann, Karin Harfst. 2000. 'The Effects of Breath Management Instruction on the Performance of Elementary Brass Players.' Journal of Research in Music Education, vol. 48, pp. 66-68.
This article is about the importance of breath management in performing brass instruments. This article provides techniques on how to promote proper breathing with your students.
Sehmann, Karin Harfst. 2000. 'The Effects of Breath Management Instruction on the Performance of Elementary Brass Players.' Journal of Research in Music Education, vol. 48, pp. 66-68.
This article is about the importance of breath management in performing brass instruments. This article provides techniques on how to promote proper breathing with your students.
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Mead, Steven. 'Playing Tips.' Brass Band World Magazine Online. (Accessed November 26, 2014) www.euphonium.net
This website contains many articles by the famous euphonium player Steven Mead and focuses on providing techniques and exercises for improving euphonium performance.
This website contains many articles by the famous euphonium player Steven Mead and focuses on providing techniques and exercises for improving euphonium performance.
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C. Repertoire
Werden, David R. 1988. 'Scoring for Euphonium.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 43, pp. 32-34
This article is about the strengths and weaknesses of the euphonium sound and the usable range of this instrument. The article also mentions some special effects that the euphonium can be used for such as a trombone-like smear.
Werden, David R. 1988. 'Scoring for Euphonium.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 43, pp. 32-34
This article is about the strengths and weaknesses of the euphonium sound and the usable range of this instrument. The article also mentions some special effects that the euphonium can be used for such as a trombone-like smear.
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Kuroda, Masahito. 2003. 'Fast Runs, High Notes, and Mutes, Basic Fanfare for Euphonium Parts.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 58, pp.: 87-90.
This article focuses on fast runs for euphonium in band music and possible ways to overcome such obstacles. The author states that one of the most common problems for euphonium players when encountering fast running passages is the use of too much tongue and too little air.
This article focuses on fast runs for euphonium in band music and possible ways to overcome such obstacles. The author states that one of the most common problems for euphonium players when encountering fast running passages is the use of too much tongue and too little air.
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D. Equipment
Werden, David R. May 1981. 'Euphonium Mouthpieces – A Teacher’s Guide.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 35, pp. 23-26
This article is about different types of mouthpieces for the euphonium and how the mouthpiece is able to affect the sound. This article also contains different brands and models recommended by the author.
Werden, David R. May 1981. 'Euphonium Mouthpieces – A Teacher’s Guide.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 35, pp. 23-26
This article is about different types of mouthpieces for the euphonium and how the mouthpiece is able to affect the sound. This article also contains different brands and models recommended by the author.
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Werden, David. 'The Four-Valve Compensating System.' Tuba-Euph.com: Euphonium Articles Online. (Accessed November 26, 2014) http://www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-comp.cfm.
This article explains how the four value compensating system works and that the four value compensating system is a requirement if students want to be able to play the chromatic scales in the lower register.
This article explains how the four value compensating system works and that the four value compensating system is a requirement if students want to be able to play the chromatic scales in the lower register.
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Tuba
A. Pedagogy
Harvey, Philips and Roger Rocco. 1997. 'Beginning Tuba Students with Good Habits.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 51, pp. 16-19.
This article is about how to begin students starting on the tuba. The most important areas to focus on with students beginning the tuba are tone production, articulation, and playing position.
A. Pedagogy
Harvey, Philips and Roger Rocco. 1997. 'Beginning Tuba Students with Good Habits.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 51, pp. 16-19.
This article is about how to begin students starting on the tuba. The most important areas to focus on with students beginning the tuba are tone production, articulation, and playing position.
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Bouchard, Jason. 2011. 'Developing Melodic Tubists.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 65, pp. 30-33.
This article is about developing melodic tubists early rather than having tubist play music which consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. By limiting tubists to whole and half notes, it makes it difficult for tuba players to develop their musicianship.
This article is about developing melodic tubists early rather than having tubist play music which consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. By limiting tubists to whole and half notes, it makes it difficult for tuba players to develop their musicianship.
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B. Performance
Funderburk, Jeffrey L. 'TUNING YOUR TUBA.' (Accessed November 26, 2014), http://www.uni.edu/drfun/articles/tuning.html
This article provides step by step instructions for tuning tuba and the tendency for particular notes to sharp and flat.
Funderburk, Jeffrey L. 'TUNING YOUR TUBA.' (Accessed November 26, 2014), http://www.uni.edu/drfun/articles/tuning.html
This article provides step by step instructions for tuning tuba and the tendency for particular notes to sharp and flat.
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Stauffer, David. 2009. 'Tuba Pedal Tones.'The Instrumentalist, vol. 64, pp. 30-34.
This is about the importance of establishing the lower range of the tuba and how the lower range acts as the foundation of the ensemble.
This is about the importance of establishing the lower range of the tuba and how the lower range acts as the foundation of the ensemble.
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C. Repertoire
Dixon, George. 1936. 'The Solo Tuba.' The Musical Times, vol. 77, pp. 643
This is actually a letter discussing the lack of solo repertoire for tuba and some of the most prominent works that are available for solo tuba.
Dixon, George. 1936. 'The Solo Tuba.' The Musical Times, vol. 77, pp. 643
This is actually a letter discussing the lack of solo repertoire for tuba and some of the most prominent works that are available for solo tuba.
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Ericson, John. 'What to Play on your Wagner Tuba.' Horn Articles Online. (Accessed November 26, 2014), http://www.public.asu.edu/~jqerics/Tuben-what-play.html.
This article focuses on a unique instrument- the Wagner tuba and the different repertoire that is available for this instrument.
This article focuses on a unique instrument- the Wagner tuba and the different repertoire that is available for this instrument.
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D. Equipment
Healy, Guinevere. 1992. 'Tuba in the Tub.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 47, pp. 38-42.
This article focuses on how to properly clean your tuba in your bath tub at home. This process should not take more than 45 minutes and can be utilized by both professionals and students.
Healy, Guinevere. 1992. 'Tuba in the Tub.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 47, pp. 38-42.
This article focuses on how to properly clean your tuba in your bath tub at home. This process should not take more than 45 minutes and can be utilized by both professionals and students.
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Taylor, John M. 1996. 'Stands and positions for tuba students.' The Instrumentalist, vol. 51, pp. 92-93.
This article focuses on the beginning tuba player, where the tuba is typically much too large and awkward to be held by a young student. The author provides resources such as stands that can be purchased or different positions to hold the tuba to help with this instrument.
This article focuses on the beginning tuba player, where the tuba is typically much too large and awkward to be held by a young student. The author provides resources such as stands that can be purchased or different positions to hold the tuba to help with this instrument.
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