Cengage Learning 534509886 A Complete Guide to BrassInstruments and Technique with CDROM Book with CD ROM MultimedAudio

This authoritative guide, now in its second edition, provides the pedagogical, historical, acoustical, and technical material necessary for the successful instruction of brass. Chapters discuss the historical development of individual brass instruments and focus on technique, including guidance for teachers of brass instruments and a complete method for brass playing. Individual instrument chapters include lists of recommended study material and reference sources. Reflecting the latest research, this new edition discusses tone production and includes a revised and expanded discussion of mouthpiece design. It also features new material on teaching brass instruments to beginners and includes an updated discography, bibliography, and list of sources for instruments and music. Featuring numerous musical examples and exercises, A Complete Guide to Brass is an invaluable, up-to-date guide to brass instruments. Scott Whitener is associate professor of music at Rutgers University, where he received his doctorate in education.