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Raymond Mase

Extended Flexibility

for trumpet & other valved brass instruments

intermediate / advanced English , French , German

TP327

CHF 25.00

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Raymond Mase (*1951)

Trumpeter Raymond Mase enjoys a diverse career as soloist, chamber artist, orchestral player, and pedagogue. As a member of the American Brass Quintet from 1973-2013, he performed worldwide, premiered countless new works for brass, and is heard on over thirty-five of the Quintet’s recordings. He has contributed his own editions of 16th, 17th, and 19th-century brass music on many of the ABQ...
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About Extended Flexibility

Unusual paths to progress

Over the years, many fine methods have been written that help develop, refine, and maintain a trumpeter’s technique. The studies in this book aren’t meant to replace traditional trumpet study material, but to further extend the fundamental skills of playing. Suggested practice of these studies is to only include a few minutes from each section of the book daily.

Mase Raymond Extended Flexibility Slurring Tp327

I. Slurring

Slurring is considered by many to be the foundation of a trumpeter’s flexibility. Interestingly, most trumpeters tend to separate lip and valve slurring in their practice, even though ultimately they need to sound the same.

Mase Raymond Extended Flexibility Fingering Tp327

II. Fingering

There are plenty of published studies that exercise the fingers. Here are a few new ones that work particularly awkward combinations.

Mase Raymond Extended Flexibility Mixed Articulations Tp327

III. Mixed articulation

Most traditional mixed articulation studies are based on slurring and tonguing in consistent groups of twos or threes. The familiar patterns in the examples below are not all that difficult because the rhythmic configuration, pattern of notes, and articulation are based on the same number through the whole exercise.