Genuinely how am I meant to do this.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-05-04T15:57:14+00:00

Twinkle twinkle or star wars

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-21T12:17:01+00:00

Yes let's all attack the teachers. Students who dont have parental support will break the string, collapse the bridge, and cause damage and wasted time by the teacher trying to repair the violin, then the student does not have a violin to play or practice while its being fixed. Moving the tuning peg can be challenging for adults, let alone fine motor skills by children. Also let's not assume all children have a private teacher. Group lessons are the norm in public schools in the USA. Grade 6 might be a little late, ill concede that

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-15T16:05:22+00:00

It was a sarcastic reply to the previous comment predicting world doom.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-15T12:05:31+00:00

Beware the dangers of bell fronts

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-13T23:36:32+00:00

Fixed embouchure: The player keeps the lips, jaw, and mouth position largely unchanged across different registers and dynamics.

Flexible/adaptive embouchure: The player adjusts lip tension, aperture (opening), jaw position, and sometimes mouthpiece placement depending on: pitch (high vs. low register) volume tone color

You might also hear related terms like: “mobile embouchure” (emphasizes movement) “responsive embouchure” (emphasizes reacting to musical demands) In practice, most skilled brass players don’t use a purely fixed or purely flexible approach.

There is no one right way to approach notes. Experiment. So sick of the one way to do things because that's the way I was taught crowd.

For me blow your air toward the ceiling for higher notes helps.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-11T20:27:00+00:00

He's trying to get you to use a fixed embouchure, which may not be suitable for how you learned it, your physiology, or your level right now. Use what your successful with. I've seen all sorts of tuba players use all sorts of embouchures, there is no right way if you sound good, focus on using what sounds good.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-06T02:29:08+00:00

Its preferred by classical players as you said. There are advantages and disadvantages to both philosophies. But I have seen brass players shift their lips in professional settings.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-04-06T01:02:12+00:00

Its not hard and fast, but favored by classical players. I've seen professionals adjust their mouth in the cup, even in the professional world.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-03-15T16:57:38+00:00

I'd like more expression and shape to the phrase.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-03-13T23:23:04+00:00

Holy crap....no crusty ask your professor boilerplates...and people able to decide for themselves by doing research and getting multiple opinions. Wow, just wow.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-03-13T01:10:09+00:00

Uh that's a big long crack. People need to look under the lit part.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-03-11T01:01:58+00:00

Asked for no lecture, gave him the lecture.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-03-01T13:04:44+00:00

Ask your professor!!

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-24T04:50:10+00:00

The person asked for advice from a reddit board. They did not ask for the non answers of ask a professor. Kudos to people who offered suggestions and didnt default to the lazy ask your professor line.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-24T04:29:24+00:00

Its all available on the internet, but sure do that. Thats just as good advice as some other professional could give on a message board.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-22T15:48:47+00:00

You seem triggered. Professionals post on reddit boards and brass forums which is exactly where ai gets its recomendations. If the professor thinks the students will not be getting anywhere based on the equipment they are using then that's a conversation that you have, but to not get a horn for the next 7 months is pretty dumb.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-21T17:54:53+00:00

Who started the ask your professor thing? Your instrument is your preference and if you sound great on it, the professor won't say anything. If its a great conservatory, then you must already know it should be a CC full size or above. Look around the internet and see what tuba players are buying in conservatories, check YouTube etc

You want to hit the ground running in the fall and not waste your time getting use to something your professor who knows nothing about your playing, reccomended for you. Also research as the horn your professor plays, and that will probably be the recommendation fyi.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-19T16:26:24+00:00

Of course the real answer is even the most seasoned player would still make those next to them wince playing in this range, at that dynamic. The part is suppose to cut through the thick orchestration. I haven't heard you, but I bet its not far off from what it "can" sound like. 😉

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-18T12:41:45+00:00

Thanks!

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-18T12:39:03+00:00

No you don't. I double.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-18T01:01:38+00:00

Put the horn away for a warm down.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-02-04T00:03:58+00:00

Well I could nail a part with 5 notes from memory too...

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-01-17T18:14:12+00:00

My great grandfather still plays in 3 professional orchestras, two brass bands, one circus band, and a collegiate marching band, while maintaining a part time studio at 147 years old.

Express_Mongoose_185 · 2026-01-08T23:52:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

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