DIVERSITY OF SOUND AND ADAPTABILITY – by Cherry Beauregard, Eastman School of Music
It has been my experience as a teacher to constantly be confronted by students whose main ambition as a tubist is to develop the darkest,…
Author: Cherry Beauregard
PSYCHOLOGY IN PEDAGOGY – Cherry Beauregard, Eastman School of Music
One of the greatest problems that confronts anyone attempting to teach an instrument such as the tuba is a special psychological quirk that afflicts most…
CLARITY IN TUBA PLAYING – Cherry Beauregard
One of the most often heard comÂplaints directed at the tuba from other musicians as well as general listeners is that all the sounds seem…
TRILLS – Cherry Beauregard
Trills present the tubist with two problems, one is musical, the other is technical. Unfortunately, most tubists never satisfactorily master the technique to perform trills…
LEARNING TO PLAY LIP SLURS – Cherry Beauregard
As with any other musical instrument, the only viable reason for playing the tuba is to make music. Unfortunately, playing fast, loud, soft, high, or…