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Books on Horn Playing are like a Great Private Lesson
I just purchased several new publications relating to brass playing. I love reading new and old books of this type. Each one is like an extended private lesson with a new teacher.
How much would you pay for a lesson with a great teacher? One new book is certainly cheaper and you can refer to it over and over.
Let’s say for example you need to work on your breathing. And you know who you are! Lots of horn players need to work on their breathing. If you are really serious about this you need to work with a lower brass player, as they move more air and have many insights on how to move air well. If you really want to get it, you will try to find a great tuba player like say a Pat Sheridan or a Sam Pilafian to work with on this; tuba players know air! How much will an hour lesson with either of them cost?
But what if I told you for that for less than $60 you can buy a book and DVD by both of them on breathing that will help you potentially even more than that private lesson? Well, you can, and it is widely available including through Horn Notes Edition. The Breathing Gym includes twenty-nine different exercises and the chart in the back of the book is designed to teach you fifteen different breathing routines. Check it out.
There are many books out there worth reading that will impact your playing much more deeply than any private lesson, the money is well spent. I have a list of recommended books in my studio site .
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