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RE: A number of questions

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Subject: RE: A number of questions
From: "David" <David@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 15:49:42 +0100
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Dave, in addition to my reply on your question 3, Sandy's reply reminded me
of the following book too.

The Physiology of Brass Playing by John Ridgeon, a Brass Wind Educational
Supplies and Co. publication is also worth a good look, although not as
detailed as the Philip Farkas book (and indeed acknowledges Farkas's book as
one Ridgeon has used and 'borrowed' from!) it takes a more practical angle
on brass playing with examples. It looks at Range, Volume and Extremes of
Register as well as a very good breathing chapter and a 'Lip matters'
chapter dedicated to the common problems (or FAQ) about Warming up and
stamina.

An excellent book for study, it combines theory with practise but is not
quite so good for illustrations of good and bad 'chops' (as John Ridgeon
calls them).

This book was published in 1986 and cost me 6.95 British pounds (in 1986).

Dave, if you are serious about learning more about your embouchure, read
both the Ridgeon and the Farkas.

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References:
- A number of questions
  - From: David Roberts

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