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Define: Embouchure
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The orientation of the lips, oral cavity, and facial muscles.
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Define: Aperture
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The opening in the lips created by expulsion of air power.
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Define: Articulations
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An assist of the initial forward motion of the air stream providing different sounds at the beginnings of notes as dictated by the music.
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Define: Lip Slurs
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When a brass player is slurring between two pitches in the same harmonic series using the same fingerings or slide position.
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How is sound created on a brass instrument? (3 steps)
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The air stream goes through the lips creating a buzz. This gets amplified through the instrument, creating a nice sound.
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What is the most important part in creating a sound?
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Good breath support
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