Category Archives: Recommended

Yamaha Slide Oil

Posted: January 28, 2012 @ 5:34 pm

I’ve been using it since summer last, and Yamaha Slide Oil does a fine job of lubricating my trombone slide. But — no doubt like many people — I sometimes get concerned about the possible toxicity of substances I use … Continue reading →

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Essentials of Brass Playing

Posted: November 3, 2011 @ 10:46 am

Next in my list of edifying brass texts is Essentials of Brass Playing by Fred Fox. I like this book. Fox’s method might be summed up in his teaching slogan, “Eternal Vigilance.” He stresses that attention to details is what … Continue reading →

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Carmine Caruso’s Musical Calisthenics for Brass

Posted: October 28, 2011 @ 12:38 pm

Because it’s mostly true, it has often been said that when it comes to playing a brass instrument, there’s no substitute for a good one-on-one teacher. But it’s also true that people have been playing brass instruments for hundreds of … Continue reading →

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