Taught by renowned trumpet player
Ben Gunnarson
Ben explains the difference between an active and a passive embouchure, defines buzzwords like "endurance" and "efficiency" and discusses topics like buzzing, warming up, flexibility, and range. The common thread? Our playing mechanism consists of many parts that must work together in highly coordinated ways, and Ben shares how we can develop each of them for a healthy embouchure.
The Playing Mechanism: Embouchure, Aperture, and more
Ben explains the difference between an active and a passive embouchure, defines buzzwords like "endurance" and "efficiency" and discusses topics like buzzing, warming up, flexibility, and range. The common thread? Our playing mechanism consists of many parts that must work together in highly coordinated ways, and Ben shares how we can develop each of them for a healthy embouchure.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Ben Gunnarson is the Principal Trumpet of the Bay Philharmonic and is a member of the American Youth Symphony and the Disneyland Band.
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