Month: December 2015

25 Science Facts About Music

Here is Mental Floss’s 25 Facts about the Science of Music.

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The Tongue Controlled Embouchure
“Associated Risks” of Trumpet Pedal Tones
Brass Embouchures: Playing On the Red Is Fine (as long as it fits your anatomy)
A 440 Tuning – Here Are Several Bad Reasons To Convert To Another Tuning Standard
Spit Valve Etiquette

wilktone on Embouchure Muscle Use – Cheek or Chin?January 22, 2026
Hi, Bear. Yes, I'd have to take a look at your playing. In general, I think it's best if the…
Bear on Embouchure Muscle Use – Cheek or Chin?January 21, 2026
You mention that you don’t think students should not pull their corners down into a frown. Do you think there…
Ram Sudama on Playing On or Behind the Conductor’s BeatJanuary 18, 2026
As a percussionist, I pretty much agree with the above. For one thing, I think it's wrong to say that…
wilktone on Embouchure Dysfunction: An examination of brass embouchure troubleshootingDecember 15, 2025
Mary, Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your experiences. I switched to tuba because of impossible playing…
Mary Ann on Embouchure Dysfunction: An examination of brass embouchure troubleshootingDecember 15, 2025
I have had interaction with Doug Elliot on the tuba forum. I switched to tuba because of impossible playing problems…