The Art of Trumpet Playing
by Keith Johnson · Keith Johnson
Keith Johnson argues that trumpet difficulties are mental before they are physical, treating breathing, embouchure, and articulation as consequences of musical intent. Players come away with a concept-driven practice approach rather than a catalogue of physical exercises.
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