i've been recomended this book - how brass players do it- is it any good - does anyone have one or use it?

I do! tis v gd - includes v basic - v difficult flexibility exercises...v useful!
will last u a lifetime hehe

Lucy

hey!
I have borrowed a copy of this from my teacher and have found it very useful for warming up and down
Flis

I've got this book.

The author, John Ridgeon, is really into the physiology of brass playing. It's got some fairly in-depth sections on breathng, resistance and the embouchure. It was written in 1975 and it really shows - especially when you see the pictures of the scantilly-clad young lady demonstarting breathing - what a sport! I think she was John's girlfriend at the time (so a friend once told me when we were discussing this book).

Very much the bulk of the book are a comprehensive series of chop-building and flexibility excercises, which are very well respected - these will last you a lifetime.

Not everyone would agree with the author's advice on how an embouchure should be formed, though.

In all, definately worth having - and it's cheap.

Regards,

Mark.

Hi,
can someone tell me the author and ISBN number of the book, i cant seem to find it.
Thanks,
Jai

Jai,

Try this link:

http://www.boosey.com/pages/shop/product_d...sp?id=628077&a=

Regards,

Mark.

Thanks Mark, i'll order that today!
Jai

A wise move, Jai.

As I touched on in my earlier post watch out for the section on forming the embouchure. This book suggests that the facial muscles move away from the mouthpiece and the chin flesh moves downwards. There are those that believe it is more efficient to do the opposite, that is bunch-up the facial muscles and chin towards the mouthpiece.

Anyhow, embouchure formation is another subject. It sounds like it's the excercises that you're particularly interested in and this book has loads of them. Take care that you don't rush them though. You may think 'this is easy' and be tempted to go to the more advanced ones, but the quality might not be there.

You might also like to have a look at this website:

http://www.trumpetteacher.net/welcome.html

Regards,

Mark.

I haven't got it but I did see it and it looks quite interesting, I might get it now

i have the book and find it very useful as something to revert back to if ive not been playing for aq while.
can get a bit tendiou sometimes though.

It isn't what I'd call exciting, but they're great for improving flexibility, stamina, range, and lots more!

The best book for me has to be The Arban Cornet Method book. Whilst it may seem expensive at first glance, its definitely an investment. It has every kind of exercise to improve your playing! It also ranges from very basic playing, up to advanced. It contains exercises which can be used as pieces lower down in the abrsm exams, and also contains many studies for exams of around grade 6 onwards. And once you reach the back you have the more challenging solos!! So Id definitely recommend it!