Embouchure 101: A Video on Brass Embouchures

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David Wilken has put together a superb 50-minute video on embouchure basics that should be required watching for both teachers and players.

The topic of embouchure can be a hot-button topic among horn players especially, one than can ignite passionate opinion. Mr. Wilken does an excellent job of myth-busting; he separates the fact from fiction in a very clear manner with lots of examples.

Some of the topics covered include:

  • anatomy in relation to mouthpiece placement
  • air stream direction
  • embouchure types
  • lip movement and motion
  • mouthpiece placement
  • tips for beginners
  • how to stabilize the embouchure while breathing
  • free buzzing

The video is about 50-minutes long, so be sure to set aside ample time to watch it in its entirety and think deeply about the topics being presented.

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