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Long Tone Challenge

The document describes an exercise called the Long-Tone Challenge for brass players. It involves playing long tones on each note of a chromatic scale from low C to middle C and back down, either holding each note for 30 seconds or 1 minute while breathing only through the nose. It provides tips for achieving full resonance and a strong embouchure while keeping the body relaxed during the challenging exercise.

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Long Tone Challenge

The document describes an exercise called the Long-Tone Challenge for brass players. It involves playing long tones on each note of a chromatic scale from low C to middle C and back down, either holding each note for 30 seconds or 1 minute while breathing only through the nose. It provides tips for achieving full resonance and a strong embouchure while keeping the body relaxed during the challenging exercise.

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"Long-Tone Challenge" By Adam Rapa

the
Brea Play

playing :00 to :25


breathe :25 to :30  
playing :30 to :55
breathe :55 to :00

Play
the
Brea

Breathe only through the nose - Keep your grip on the mouthpiece at all times
(Resetting to re-wet your embouchure only if absolutely necessary)

Start on Low C, moving up chromatically to Middle C and back down,


either 30 seconds or 1 minute on each note
(A few minutes of pedals afterward is always a good thing) 

• Rock that pucker!  RRRRRRRRRRR! Make your chops grow outward to grip onto the
mouthpiece, instead of bringing the mouthpiece into your chops.  Subtle but HUGE
difference.  Continuously pull the mouthpiece away, forcing your chops to go and get it.

• Quivering in your muscles is great - you're getting a serious workout! It’s fine to have a
quiver in your sound - as long as it's a full-bodied, resonant sound that's quivering.  

• Really aim to max out the resonance at all times.  Listen for brilliant, high end harmonics in
your sound.  

• If your sound starts to tighten up, or you start loosing the buzz, do some half-step bending
to help open the aperture back up.  You could also half-step bend the entire time.

• Rock that pucker!!! Pull the mouthpiece away, and make your lips expand outward to grip
onto the rim. That's when you'll really experience the workout, and its benefits.  

• Keep your body totally relaxed, especially when you're near the 20 second mark.
No engaging the pectorals or anything else above the sternum - only abs.

• Strive to be as completely efficient as possible: Effortless posture, effortless breathing,


no physical straining, clear articulation, purely resonant sound... challenge yourself!

Copyright - Adam Rapa

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