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Five considerations for producing a quality sound By Wayne R. Downey, XtremeBrass.com Welcome to the world of XtremeBrass technique. This guide is designed to be your “guide to success” in reaching your peak potential as a brass player. As with any road map, there must be a destination in mind. The destination for all brass [...]

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By Wayne Downey Embouchure/Aperture A) Position of Jaw & Corners – Vertical alignment of teeth B) Mouthpiece placement – Dento facial features C) Mouthpiece pressure – Evenness of pressure on upper & lower lip D) Shape of aperture – Oval, shaped by facial muscles E) Size of aperture – Varies as to register, controlled by [...]