Tone is everything for trumpeters! Solid trumpet tone exercises make your music pop and blend in a band! A great tone isn’t just for solos or jazz bands. It’s your musical fingerprint! Good tone lets you express yourself, play with others, and enjoy every note! Here’s what you’ll get in this guide: Get free PDF trumpet tone exercises…
Yes, flutes can pop too—literally. Flute pizzicato (“flute pop”, “pizz”, or just slap) is that “pop” sound you make without blowing. Even though the term “pizzicato” means plucking strings, flute pizzicato refers to how the flutist plays — using short, detached notes (like “musical popcorn”) that mimic the string pizzicato style. Nobody talks about flute…
Think of flute warm ups like “stretching before a workout” but for your flute skills. When you pick up your flute, do the first thing — blow into a headjoint! Then, do a few notes, slowly, so your hands can catch up! Flute warm ups aren’t just a routine. They’re your daily training. They wake…
Ever felt like your tonguing was a bit off? No worries! Flute articulation exercises make your notes pop and shine. I’ve got five awesome exercises that’ll fix that right up. These aren’t just any old exercises. They work wonders for all flute players, from beginners to PROs. And guess what? They’re totally free!! My five…
Playing the flute requires breath control and a steady embouchure. Flute long tones exercises are one of the best ways to develop both! Flute teachers recommend long tones as part of a daily warm-up routine. Many PROs spend 15 minutes (or more) each day just on long tones. Flute long tones ain’t boring practice!! It…
Flute scales build finger speed, tone control, and muscle memory. Every great flute player practices scales daily. These exercises are the foundation of every song, solo, and piece you’ll ever play. We’re talking about five must-know scales: major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, and chromatic. Each has its vibe! Learn them all if you…
Flute embouchure is how you shape your lips and blow air into the flute. Your embouchure is the foundation of your sound because it affects how your flute sounds. Think of embouchure as learning to whistle. At first, you might just blow air. But with practice, you’ll be whistling tunes in no time. Remember, when…
Knowing flute alternate fingerings is a total game-changer. (Seriously!) They’re different ways to play the same note and make tricky passages easier (or sound cooler) These are alternative ways to finger notes easier (less awkward hand positions) and just pop your tone! Think of them as secret shortcuts!! Once you learn them, you’ll wonder how…
Did you know that an F attachment trombone (with a trigger mechanism) has an extra 3 feet of tubing than a straight tenor trombone? When you press the trigger (the “thumb paddle”), it drops your pitch by a perfect 1/4 — from B♭ (their fundamental pitch) to A, G, and F. Plus, it gives you…
Want a good trombone under $500 that won’t empty your wallet? You’re in the right spot. After selling trombones for years, I know what makes a great starter horn. A budget trombone is still a solid choice!! Through my music store work, I’ve seen which affordable models keep trombonists happy. I’ve checked hundreds of reviews…
