Instrument Maintenance:
Brass & Percussion
(Winds Vol. 9)
T9533
See how to correctly assemble, handle, clean and maintain each instrument for its top performance!
Excellent sound only comes with proper care - protect your investment for continued success
Live self-evaluation ...
Instrument Maintenance:
Woodwinds & Double Bass
(Winds Vol. 8)
T9532
See how to correctly assemble, handle, clean and maintain each instrument for its top performance!
Excellent sound only comes with proper care - protect your investment for continued success
Live self-evaluation ...
Mastery Clinic for Bassoon
(Winds Vol. 22)
T9560
Lecturer / Performer: Masayuki Okamoto (Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra)
Introduction:
The talented and entertaining professional Masayuki Okamoto engagingly shares his fascination with the bassoon, presenting essential details in a ...
Mastery Clinic for Clarinet
(Winds Vol. 5)
T9522
Lecturer: Hitoshi Sekiguchi (Principal Clarinetist of Tokyo Kosei Wind ...
Mastery Clinic for Euphonium
(Winds Vol. 16)
T9562
Lecturer / Performer: Kaoru Tsuyuki (Euphonium Soloist and Professor)
Euphonium soloist Kaoru Tsuyuki shares his comprehensive view of the instrument’s range of capabilities and of the benefits of being fundamentally prepared to explore its ...
Mastery Clinic for Flute
(Winds Vol. 10)
T9538
Clinician Ayako Maeda, of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, provides wonderful demonstrations of essential flute performance, maintenance and study, presenting stellar excerpt examples on flute and piccolo. Basics of use, care, posture, breathing and ...
Mastery Clinic for Horn
(Winds Vol. 7)
T9528
Lecturer: Hiroshi Uehara (Principal Hornist of Tokyo Kosei Wind ...
Mastery Clinic for Oboe
(Winds Vol. 18)
T9561
Lecturer / Performer: Man Ichihara (Oboe Soloist and Professor)
Introduction:
From first notes to reed making, Man Ichihara engagingly addresses dozens of issues and concepts about this enigmatic instrument. He presents his ideas in ...
Mastery Clinic for Percussion - Vol. 1
Basic Training Methods
(Winds Vol. 23)
T9565
Lecturer / Performer: Yumiko Watanabe (Percussionist)
Introduction
Master Performer and coach Yumiko Watanabe describes the essential role of the percussion section as a “second director” in the ensemble, and the ...
Mastery Clinic for Saxophone
(Winds Vol. 12)
T9543
Lecturer / Performer: Yasuto Tanaka (Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra)
1. Basic Points You Should Know
a) Saxophone assembly / Posture
b) Breathing
c) Embouchure
d) Fingering
e) Daily Training
f) ...
Mastery Clinic for Trombone
(Winds Vol. 15)
T9563
Lecturer / Performer: Akira Kuwata (Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra)
Introduction:
Clinician Akira Kuwata carefully describes all of the basics needed for success on the trombone, from care and construction to physical preparation for ...
Mastery Clinic for Trumpet
(Winds Vol. 13)
T9546
Lecturer / Performer: Taizo Okuyama (Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra)
1. Introduction
Planning for effective study, including keeping a practice diary.
2. You Should Know! Basics:
Important fundamentals are discussed and shown, ...
Mastery Clinic for Tuba
(Winds Vol. 19)
T9559
Lecturer / Performer: Shinpei Tsugita (Tuba Soloist and Professor)
Introduction:
Master Tubist Shinpei Tsugita draws upon his many solo, ensemble and recording experiences to introduce the tuba as a vibrant, musical and highly versatile ...