German School

Trumpet

Matthias Höfs: “If You Can Play a Simple Melody Beautifully You Are a Musician; If You Can Only Play Perfect You Are a Trumpet Player”

The legendary trumpet player Matthias Höfs discusses exciting topics such as the German Brass, rehearsing with a group, playing on the piccolo, brass arrangements, teaching… This interview is a must for all of us who love the iconic German sound.

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Saxophone

How to Develop a Classical Saxophone Sound

Perhaps the most captivating thing about a great classical saxophone performance is a player’s tone quality. A clear, beautiful, and consistent tone is something we all strive for, but how do you start to develop this if you are new to the classical style of playing? Learn more with this article by Dr. Todd Oxford (Associate Professor of Saxophone and Chamber Music at the Texas State University School of Music, TX, USA).

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