Bruce Hembd
Random thoughts on ‘natural’ technique, embouchure study and sports analogies
Over the weekend I wrote a fairly lengthy response to comments posted on "‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, IV – Using a Visualizer" and thought that...
‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, IV – Using a Visualizer
The many slow-motion films and photo stills of brass player embouchures that have appeared online in the past few years illustrate for us the...
Tips on Surviving Very Long Concerts
Odds are that if you were to play one opera in your life, it would most likely be Carmen.
When recently playing principal in...
‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, III – Lip Buzzing
When it came to lip buzzing or free buzzing I was never very convinced of how it could ever benefit my playing, or others...
‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, II – Lip Rolling and Debunking the Farkas ‘Bible’
My decision to change my embouchure and try some new things as described in Part I was not a blind or reckless choice. I...
‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, I – Breaks and Tricks
Along with the recent upgrade of my stock French horn, I made some changes to my embouchure in the attempt to overcome some long-standing...
Halloween Frights, I
Something is not right with this image of Dennis Brain.
Yes, it is upside down but if you turn your head around to look at...
Why I Support Unions
As a music student evolves into a professional, union membership will come into the picture. Unfortunately for myself, my initial steps on the union...
Stepping Up (I See a Huntsman)
The aria "I See a Huntsman" has been arranged by Mason Jones for his Solos for the Horn Player. Here is the original performed...