Farkas, Philip -- The Art of Brass Playing

The Art of Brass playing is a treatise on the formation and use of the brass playerís embouchure. It includes sections on the embouchureís function, mouthpiece placement, moist versus dry lips, the lip aperture, articulation, mouthpiece pressure and breath control. A must for all brass players, this includes photos of the embouchure of Adolph Herseth, Philip Farkas, Edward Kleinhammer, and Arnold Jacobs, among others. This book has become a standard in brass technique classes and at conservatories everywhere.