Brass Essentials: A Practice Companion
Brass Essentials: A Practice Companion helps you organise your daily practice by setting out a regular routine.
The book is laid out in a clear and precise way beginning with several pages of Warm ups before moving on to Scales & Arpeggios. When the embouchure is relaxed and working well a comprehensive Technical section helps develop and maintain a solid technique; this includes Flexibility, Articulation, Finger Exercises, Range Expanding and Stamina.
There are brief but informative notes heading each section to guide you through your practice, together with suggestions on how much time to spend on each element. Whether you are an aspiring young brass player, a dedicated amateur, conservatoire student or professional this book is be a valuable tool so that you can focus on every aspect of your playing.
The Practice Companion can also work in conjunction with the Arban Companion to vary your practice diet.
Paul Cosh
After a successful freelance career including engagements with the major London orchestras, stints in the West End and appearances on recordings and film soundtracks, Paul joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra in 1987 and remained a member until 2005.
Alongside his work as a performer, Paul was a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 30 years and has acted as the external examiner at colleges and conservatoires throughout the United Kingdom.
Paul has always maintained close links with the brass band community. He has coached and conducted some of the finest bands in the UK and adjudicated high profile contests at home and abroad. He is currently part of the team delivering Player Development lectures around the country for Brass Band England.
Paul Cosh Brass Essentials 