Category: Horn
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Seinfeld’s System(s) for Success
A look into the systems that have sustained Jerry Seinfeld and how those could be useful to musicians.
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New MuseScore Version Brings Aesthetic Improvements
A new version of free notation software MuseScore adds quite a few welcome aesthetic improvements.
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The Vienna Horn in non-Viennese Ensembles
A look into using the Vienna horn within a non-Viennese ensemble.
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Improve the Stragglers
While it’s encouraging to improve things that you’re already good at, there’s a more efficient way to get better.
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A (Possible) Alternative to Playing Masks
Playing masks present a special challenge for wind and brass players, but there may be some relief on the horizon.
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150 “New” Etudes for 2021 Practice
A recent public-domain entry from a classic etude collection will give you plenty of practice material for 2021!
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Practice Priorities: Quality or Quantity?
Many students don’t want to sound bad. But sounding bad is what leads to sounding good.
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HornOperaProject Updated
The best resources for a horn player auditioning for an opera position just got a major upgrade!
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The Danger of “Natural Technique”
It feels like calling a young player “a natural” is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth.
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Horn Nerd: Meticulous Terms Edition
After years of teaching, there are a select few words that really get under my skin. But I found a new one recently!